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Tripod coffee table – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Tripod coffee table, stained and french polished beech.
Italy circa 1940
Dimensions
cm Diam 68
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Italian Tripod Coffee Table from 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian tripod coffee table from 1950's. Walnut wood and original acid etched clear glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Round tripod coffee table in oak - France 1940
Located in Girona, Girona
Round tripod coffee table in solid oak and oak veneer, saber legs, veneered top in three pieces
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Tripod Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brussels, BE
Tripod Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Freeform tripod coffee table
By Valentine Schlegel 1
Located in Paris, FR
The tripod coffee table, created in 1986, embodies the free and organic forms that define Valentine
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood, Lacquer
1930s Gio Ponti Style Tripod Coffee Table, Gilt and Lacquered Brass, Cristal Top
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian very rare 1930s Gio Ponti style tripod coffee table, gilt and lacquered brass, crystal top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$5,768
H 20.87 in Dm 16.93 in
Round Tripod Coffee Table in Brown Leather by Jacques Adnet , 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Rare and elegant round tripod coffee table by Jacques Adnet. Tubular metal structure entirely
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Big Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian
Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 x H 38 cm
Materials: Stabilized
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tripod Coffee Table by Dzovag Kotchian
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 52 cm
Materials
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Knut Hesterberg Round Sculptural Aluminum Tripod Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in San Angelo, TX
Ronald Schmitt. This amazing round tripod coffee table is made of aluminum and features a circular thick
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,560 Sale Price
35% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Tripod Coffee Table by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Tripod Coffee Table by Kasanai
Dimensions: D 50 x H 52 cm.
Materials: Concrete, wood, recycled
Category
2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Tripod Coffee Table
By Design By Us
Located in Seyrantepe, TR
Tripod is a coffee table designed by Basic and Bold as part of the Circle Form Collection. True to
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
19th Century, Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze Tripod Coffee Table or Guéridon
Located in IT
Louis XVI style French gilt bronze tripod coffee table or guéridon
France, late 19th century
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$11,416
H 27.17 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-Century Tripod Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century tripod table.
Very elegant design language, especially in the finish of the table top
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Geometric Brass Tripodal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully designed patinated brass post modern coffee table with mitered legs and elongated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Coffee table in black lacquered metal attributed to Robert Mathieu, France 1950. The tripod base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Sognot, tripod coffee table, France 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Oak coffee table by Louis Sognot, France 1950. The free-form top rests on a boomerang-shaped base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Asolo Black Granite Circular Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Geneva, CH
"Asolo" black granite circular tripod coffee table by Angleo Mangiarotti produced by Skipper, Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich- Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Girona, Girona
Large tripod coffee table, solid mahogany, French polish, and a very thick original glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$5,948
H 21.26 in Dm 35.44 in
Mathieu Mategot Tripod Coffee Table / Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Soho, London, GB
Occasional table with magazine rack by Mathieu Mategot (France circa 1955).
The table is made in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Coffee Table in Bronze and Bevelled Glass, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table in bronze and bevelled glass, contemporary work.
Tripod coffee table in bronze and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist tripod coffee table in pine, France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful Brutalist coffee table made from a large piece of solid stained pine bearing an old
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.51 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
Paul Evans Style Tripod Coffee Table Golden Top
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Paul Evans
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful asymmetric golden trash metal coffee table in the manner of Paul Evans on a tripod iron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
$2,283 Sale Price
32% Off
H 19.3 in W 31.89 in D 38.19 in
Wood Slab Tripod Coffee Table, France 1960's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Tripod table in the style of Aubock, an excellent construction, the three steel legs are embedded
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Triangular Shape Glass and Brass Tripod Coffees Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Triangular shape glass top with a polish brass tripod base cocktail table.
The base has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round sculpted steel brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
suclptural tripod coffee table.
1970s - Belgium
Dimensions:
Height: 35cm
Diameter: 70cm
Ref.: 25012002
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
French Round Brutalist Solid Oak Tripod Coffee Table 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
A beautiful handmade French Brutalist round coffee table, featuring a tripod base that embodies the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Tripod Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Round Tripod Wenge Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$769 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 35.04 in
Italian Tripod Coffee Table After Ico Parisi, Italy 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural tripod with a round glass top, the legs and the top are joined in a double triangle
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Rare Cubisem Tripod Coffee Table, Picasso Guitar Painting, France 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very Unique and Rare Coffee Table, with famous Picasso guitar on the top. It is made in France in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,223
H 17.72 in W 37.01 in D 15.75 in
Mahogany and Bronze Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Tripod Coffee Table in Mahogany Veneer and Bronze, 1950s. The circular mahogany top is decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century tripod coffee table with marble print top, Belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coffee table / metal, formica / Mid-Century / Vintage / Space Age
Vintage coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,321
H 17.72 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century German Tripod Coffee Table from Mauser Werke Waldeck, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mauser rare tubular steel table in a special form and color.
In addition to the distinctive
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,759
H 25.2 in W 31.1 in D 31.1 in
Mid-Century German Tripod Coffee Table for Mauser Werke Waldeck, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mauser steel tube table in a special shape and color scheme.
In addition to the distinctive
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,759
H 25.2 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Carved Belgian Bluestone Round Tripod Coffee Table with Dish Top - Customizable
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufactured from Belgian bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
$9,790
H 19 in Dm 38 in
Maison Jansen Style Lucite & Gilt Metal Tripod Coffee Table Pedestal Gueridon
By Maison Jansen, Charles Hollis Jones, Maison Charles
Located in Vienna, AT
This French round coffee table / side table from the 1970s captures the essence of the Hollywood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,400
H 27.5 in Dm 29 in
Pierre Cruege Model 44 Tripod Coffee Table in Solid Oak, France, 1950s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Add a touch of refined simplicity to your space with the “Model 44” coffee table by French designer
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,042
H 17.13 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
Round Top Beige Travertine Decorative Low Tripod Coffee Table by Beije Avenue
Located in Geneve, CH
Pandora 100 Lizea Travertine Decorative Low Coffee Table by Beije Avenue
Dimensions: Ø 100 x H 35
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$5,552 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian modernist coffee table, 1950s.
By Ico Parisi
Located in LYON, FR
Italian modernist coffee table, 1950s.
Maison Lecan presents this rare tripod coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
French Riviera Rattan, Wicker and Iron Coffee Table, Roberto Mango, Italy 1960s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic round tripod coffee table in curved bamboo, rattan and woven wicker with black iron base
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,506
H 23.23 in Dm 21.66 in
Organic Form, Small Tripod Black Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black tripod coffee table by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 64 x H 30 cm
Materials: FRP.
This
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,425 / item
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 29.14 in
Organic Form, Large Tripod Natural Beige Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
White tripod coffee table by kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 150 x 85 x 30 cm
This piece is
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,650 / item
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Hand-sculpted Organic Form, Tripod Black Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black tripod coffee table by kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 150 x 85 x 30 cm
This piece is
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,650 / item
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Hand-sculpted Organic Form, Tripod Natural Beige Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tripod Coffee Table by kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 150 x 85 x 30 cm
This piece is
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,662 / item
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Unique Organic Form, Small Tripod Natural Beige Fiberglass Coffee Table by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
White tripod coffee table by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 64 x H 30 cm
Materials: FRP
This piece is
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
$3,425 / item
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Wood Coffee Table Circle Josef Frank by Walter Sobotka Austria 1930s
By Walter Sobotka
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage tripod coffee table, which was designed by Walter Sobotka, Vienna 1930s.
A
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$11,657
H 22.25 in Dm 25.32 in
Tripod Beech and Glass Side Table in the Style of Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1980s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This is a reinterpretation of Cesare Lacca's design of a tripod coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
$1,718
H 19.69 in Dm 18.9 in
Tripod Black Coffee Table by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Tripod Black Coffee Table by Donatas Zukauskas
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 52 cm.
Materials: Concrete
Category
2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Other
Round Brutalist Tripod Oak Coffee Table 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ECHT, NL
This Mid-Century French Brutalist Round Coffee Table is a stunning example of bold design meeting
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Tripod Italian Brass and Glass 1950s Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Modernist triangular Italian brass and glass 1950s occasional coffee table or side table on tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Tripod Kidney Shaped Coffee Table, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century kidney - shaped tripod coffee or side table, made in Italy in the 60s.
The item is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
travertine Top Horn Like Pillars Tripod Base Round Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round floating travertine top coffee table. Horn like base solid mahogany
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Louis Philippe Style Feather Walnut Coffee Table With Tripod North Italy
Located in Prato, Tuscany
that of the “lastronatura”, as already mentioned, is from 4 to 6 mm. Our coffee table comes from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,265 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.75 in Dm 30.32 in
Large Mid Century Tripod Coffee or Side Table by FRC Mobel, Austria 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice tripod triangle table.
Made in Austria by F.R.C Mobel
It can by use as coffee or side table
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,502 / item
H 23.23 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
1920s Oval Tripod Neoclassical Coffee Table in Blond Walnut with Veneered Top
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant small tripod table, oval in shape, skilfully worked by the famous cabinetmaker of Bassano
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,391
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 13.78 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
French massive oak wooden coffee table like Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Jeanneret
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$4,602
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Heavy Thick 3/4" Glass Round Top Chrome & Brass Tripod Base Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round chrome and brass base glass top coffee table. Thick 3/4" glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tripod Pedestal Table by Peter Pepper
By Peter Pepper Products, Howard McNab and Don Savage
Located in Fraser, MI
Tripod Pedestal Table.
In the style of Peter Pepper.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
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Tripod Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tripod coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every tripod coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tripod coffee table, we have 112 options in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tripod coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tripod coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tripod coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fernweh Woodworking, Fornasetti and Johannes Andersen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tripod Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a tripod coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,367, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $26,407 for the highest priced.
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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Tripod Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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