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Vintage Japanese Wood Slat Coffee Table c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Wonderful vintage modernist wood slat coffee table designed and manufactured in Japan c1960s. Legs
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Slatted coffee table, in wood and metal with brass feet, Italian production in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brutalist solid oak slatted coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
Handcrafted slatted coffee table. Made from solid oak. The oak slats are connected to each other
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing this 1970s teak slat coffee table, crafted from solid Afrormosia wood. Its sleek design
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
H 15 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Slatted coffee table Dominique Zimbacca by Pierre Chapo 1970
By Dominique Zimbacca, Pierre Chapo
Located in NANTES, FR
Dominique Zimbacca slatted coffee table by Pierre Chapo 1970 This table was designed by Dominique
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage slat coffee table or bench. Adaptable to many design styles. Great for more defined spaces
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Mid-Century table makes a stylish addition to any interior as an occasional bench or slat coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
H 15.75 in W 87 in D 18 in
Slatted Coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Jabour
By Jorge Jabour, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
years. While some pieces became part of regular furniture lines, this slatted table is unique.
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
eight support legs. Perfect to use as a living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Ico Parisi for Singer & Sons Walnut and Brass Rectangular Slat Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Ico Parisi
Located in Troy, MI
A rare coffee table designed by Luigi and Ico Parisi for M Singer & Sons Model 2185 circa 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Acrylic Mid Century Low Coffee Table
Located in San Mateo, CA
Walnut and acrylic slat coffee table. This table has the feeling of a Jens Risom design but we have
Category

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

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench top with Black Lacquer legs. Good vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

The Slatted. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Slatted Coffee Table seamlessly blends the straight lines of its frame with the rounded design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK
By MŪVEK
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
MŪ181 can be used as a large slatted coffee table.
Category

2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK
MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 74.81 in
Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory Slat wood Coffee table with Hickory base. Coffee table is in great condition. the slats
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hickory

Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top
Hickory Coffee Table with Slat Top
H 20 in W 42 in D 42 in
Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
By Walter Antonis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern slat bench / coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 18.25 in D 48 in
Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood framed, slatted top coffee table made from reclaimed teak with an oil finish to
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Slatted Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood framed, slatted top coffee table made from reclaimed teak wood with an oil finish
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Lane Furniture Maple Coffee Table w/ Slatted shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large scale coffee table by Lane Furniture. It's made of maple and has a slat board shelf
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Early Production Mel Smilow Slatted Walnut Coffee Table
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this 1950's early production slatted walnut coffee table by Mel Smilow
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and sturdy mid 20th century french walnut slat rectangular top coffee table
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table
20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 46.07 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
doubles as a coffee table, offering ample space for coffee table books and treasured curiosities. Whether
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Highly Detailed Slatted Walnut Coffee Table. Custom Sizes Available
Located in Portland, OR
Exquisitely detailed coffee table made from solid walnut. A simple round top and bottom panels
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak SLAT Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handmade Mid Century Modern OAK SLAT BENCH / COFFEE TABLE. Crafted from high-quality oak, the bench
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Daisy Shaped Oak Slats Round Coffee Table - France 1950's
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York, NY
French Reconstruction era daisy shaped patinated oak coffee table featuring concentric slats. In
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple slat wood coffee table which is heavy and well constructed having two drawers to each
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Expandable Slat Bench / Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat table that extends with two sides. Can be used as a coffee table or entry
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Expandable Slat Bench / Table
Expandable Slat Bench / Table
H 13 in W 53 in D 19 in
Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table W/ Mahogany & Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s rattan coffee table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut-out slat sides and a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Polished Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern wood slat and polished brass coffee or cocktail table Purchased
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Teak Slat Expanding Coffee Table, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern slatted expandable bench or coffee table By Baker
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Bamboo Low Coffee Table with Slatted Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo low coffee table from the 19th century, with slatted top. Created in
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This stunning slatted bench or coffee table, designed in the style of the renowned French designer
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table Refinished in Medium Walnut Tone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid wood slat bench in classic Midcentury Modern style. Perfect to use as a coffee
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your
Category

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

Materials

Wood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Octagonal Metal Brass Slat Wood Coffee Table
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful typical 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table with octagonal wooden top, lower
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla Table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated wood slats suspended in air by a
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Slats Triangular Base Glass Top Coffee Table Mint
By Hans J. Wegner, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern teak slats triangular base glass top coffee table mint.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Argilla Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, In Stock This particular
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern slat bench features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pine Slats & "Fer Battu" Iron Coffee Table in style of Adnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Unique pine wood slats and "ferronnerie" wrought iron legs coffee table in the style of Jacques
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Faux Pair of Perriand Style Tiered Slat Pine Wood Coffee Tables - France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Faux pair of solid pinewood table in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Dimensions indicated for the
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Gervasoni Inout Coffee Table in Natural Teak Slats Top with Base by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Materials playing off one another define the Inout 14 coffee table: the structure made of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Restored Rattan "Harp" Side Table W/ Slat Underside
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This minimal yet elegant coffee table features two "Harp" shaped rattan sides suspended by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Italian XX Century Two Tiered Slatted Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A nicely composed and sturdy pair two-tiered slatted tables on staight and tapered legs in solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Old Oak Slat Bauhaus Side table, Germany 1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Teak Cocktail Table style George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic slatted cocktail table in teak wood in the style of George Nelsons iconic design. Rare to
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hugh Acton black slatted cocktail table or bench on brass legs
By Hugh Acton
Located in Ferndale, MI
Slat bench, designed and produced by Hugh Acton studio / Hugh Acton Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan, c
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Cocktail Table with Cutouts and Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul T. Frankl inspired, 1940s rattan coffee/corner table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Modernist coffee table, 1930. Slatted plywood with rosewood veneer. In the spirit of Maija
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
H 22.64 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Modern Slatted Walnut Cocktail Table in the Manner of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design with 12 walnut slats from one side to the other. Makes either a fantastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table or Bench style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design with generous walnut slats creating either a cocktail table or a bench
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
resembles the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi due to way the slats are placed and it’s proportion. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s
Slatted Bench In Meranti Wood, Italy 1950s
H 16.15 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in
Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s
By Maison Regain
Located in New York, NY
Solid Elm Stacked Slats Geometric coffee table with great patina.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

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Slat Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slat coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every slat coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage slat coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slat coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slat coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one slat coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mel Smilow, George Nelson and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Slat Coffee Table?

Prices for a slat coffee table start at $275 and top out at $27,905 with the average selling for $1,645.

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 Slat Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.