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Twist Coffee Table
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Alexandre Dubreuil designed for Lyon Béton a coffee table made of a high performance concrete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Twist Coffee Table
Twist Coffee Table
H 17.32 in W 31.5 in D 53.54 in
Modern Formstelle for Zeitraum American Walnut Rectangular Twist Coffee Table
By Zeitraum, Formstelle
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. The spectacular color and grain with flowing shape make this table attractive center piece in any
Category

2010s German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Solid Brass and Steel Rope Twist Coffee Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, QC
Solid brass and steel coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen with rope twist Glass not
Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Twisted Rope Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the coolest tables ever! Handmade in the Philippines. This table is stunning and practical
Category

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

Materials

Rope

Vintage Twisted Rope Coffee Table
Vintage Twisted Rope Coffee Table
H 16 in W 66 in D 33 in
Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Organic modern coffee table features frame of twisted rattan and glass top. Good condition with
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Contemporary Twisted Lucite Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Spectacular vintage twisted lucite coffee table. Two independent spirals of gorgeous clear lucite
Category

Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Organic modern coffee table features frame of twisted rattan and glass top. Good condition with
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Organic modern coffee table features frame of twisted rattan and glass top. Good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Twisted Rattan Organic Modern Coffee Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Organic modern coffee table features frame of twisted rattan and glass top. Good condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Coastal Century Twisted Rattan Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal coffee table. Made by the iconic Century furniture group. A chic
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Teak Twisted and Angled Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
A teak coffee table or bench with intricate twisted and angled supports as the table legs. It has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Coastal Boho Twisted Bamboo & Rattan Glass Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bentwood & Rattan Glass Top Coffee Table There is no finish on the base so it would be easy to stain or
Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of Boho Chic with this coffee table, boasting twisted pencil reed rattan and
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Carved Wood Rope Twist and Rouge Marble Top Coffee Table
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Stylish rope twist carved wood coffee table with rouge marble top. The table is in good, original
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Bullock Cart Rustic Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table with trapezoidal top, protruding front, twisted iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Steel and Bronze Neoclassical Style Twisted Metal Oval Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage steel and bronze neoclassical style twisted metal oval coffee table. Item features heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Forged Metal Twisted Rope Effect Silver Gilt Base Rectangle Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative gilt silver twisted rope style metal base coffee table on ball shape legs.
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bullock Cart Rustic Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Stretchers, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table with trapezoidal top, protruding front, curving iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Hollywood Regency Spiral Twist Oval Coffee Table Base Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brass Hollywood Regency spiral twist oval coffee table base attr. Mastercraft. Item
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Oak Barley Twist Jacobean Round Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Jacobean style round glass top coffee table, unbranded, similar in quality to Baker. Solid oak
Category

Late 20th Century American Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Coffee Table Mid-century Glass and Gilt Brass Twisted Legs, France 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffee table with glass top and gilt twisted brass legs France circa 1960 In good original
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 T02 Coffee Table And Twist Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T02 Coffee Table And Twist Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Coffee Table
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Clay

Set Of 2 T03 Coffee Table And Twist Lamp by Ia Kutateladze
By IAAI Studio- Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T03 Coffee Table And Twist Lamp by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Coffee Table
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Clay

1990’s Coffee Cocktail Table Natural Rustic Twisted Tree Limb Base & Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage coffee or cocktail table with natural Rustic twisted tree limb base and rectangle
Category

1990s Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Twisted Wrought Iron Rope Gold Gilt Base Oval Racetrack Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative gold gilt wrought iron base 3/4" thick glass top coffee table.   
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Inlaid Coffee Table
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring inlaid veneer in a reflected Hungarian herringbone pattern, the inlaid coffee table gives
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other, Metal

Inlaid Coffee Table
Inlaid Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 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

Cylinder Acrylic Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylinder acrylic coffee table. Base is made of alternate frosted and clear cylinder acrylic pieces
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Farmhouse Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
contrasting dark hue, provide a stable foundation with a contemporary twist. Dimensions: 58" W x 30" D x 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Farmhouse Industrial Coffee Table
Farmhouse Industrial Coffee Table
H 18 in W 58 in D 30 in
Modern Jointed Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
detailing along the top adds a contemporary twist to the classic lines of this piece. Dimensions: 48" W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Craftsman Coffee and C...

Materials

Wood

Modern Jointed Coffee Table
Modern Jointed Coffee Table
H 19 in W 48 in D 32 in
Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this classic coffee table designed by the renowned
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
Cesare Lacca Italian coffee table
H 17.33 in Dm 27.56 in
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Made in Kirkaldy Scotland 1960
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Round Twist Table, Aged Mirror Top & Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size M
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Round Twist Table, High Gloss Laminate & Brass Details, Handcrafted, Size S
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Twist Round Coffee/Side Table with Mirror or High-Gloss Laminate, Customizable The side tables and
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modern Circular Coffee Table, Glass Table-top
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, DUNE is a modern circular coffee table, 3D printed using
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
Located in Lomita, CA
Scrolls and wrought iron swag ropes make this table a standout. The detailing and craftsmanship in
Category

20th Century European American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
No Reserve
H 15 in W 48 in D 20 in
Antique Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large, beautiful and impressive antique William & Mary style coffee table in burr walnut. This
Category

Mid-20th Century English William and Mary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Antique Burr Walnut Coffee Table
H 21 in W 47 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak, Brass, and Glass Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English barley twist coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Coffee Table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood and a beautiful hand cut glass top
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
H 18 in W 27 in D 27 in
Vintage wooden coffee table Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Wooden Coffee Table from Italy, a timeless piece originating from
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage wooden coffee table Italy 1960s
Vintage wooden coffee table Italy 1960s
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Loch Coffee Table in White Cedar
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
patterns as the surfaces twist and undulate. The Loch coffee table features a base made of Atlantic cedar
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Circles Coffee Table by Alex Muradian
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Elevate your space with our 47" diameter circular coffee table. Elegantly designed, it features an
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

Jacobean Style Spiral Leg Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic Jacobean-style spiral leg coffee table with a glass top. This rectangular coffee table has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jacobean Style Spiral Leg Coffee Table
Jacobean Style Spiral Leg Coffee Table
H 17.75 in W 57 in D 32 in
Italian Organic Coffee Table 1970's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A Mid century modern vintage organic coffee table with a base in stained beechwood base and a smoke
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Beech

Biedermeier Style Italian Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Biedermeier-style coffee table; the particular shaping of the top, is repeated both on the massive column that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Tripod Drinks Table with Ashtray, Twisting Hand Forged Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind wrought gilt iron table with ashtray with Monna Lisa print on top. Spain, 1940s-1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N4 coffee table in bleached cherry features a top that tapers as it rises up from its base
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
H 13 in W 29 in D 29 in
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Rosewood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed rosewood coffee table. We polished the top with a natural oil to bring out the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Reclaimed Wood

N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N4 coffee table in bleached cherry features a top that tapers as it rises up from its base
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
N4 Coffee Table in Bleached Cherry
H 13 in W 29 in D 29 in
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed single root mango wood coffee table, floating three inches off the floor on
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Brass Tray Cocktail Table with Twisted Wood Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic transitional design coffee table circa 1970's. It features a thick solid wood base with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage coastal coffee table. Chic twisted pencil reed design in a cerused finish inset
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

MM3 Small Coffee Table by Mascia Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
An ode to springtime, this sophisticated coffee table by Mascia Meccani will add a glamorous twist
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MM3 Small Coffee Table by Mascia Meccani
MM3 Small Coffee Table by Mascia Meccani
H 7.88 in W 44.49 in D 12.21 in
Wrought Iron Animalistic Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderfully ornate hand crafted mid-century wrought iron coffee table, the legs worked and
Category

Vintage 1950s British Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Animalistic Glass Top Coffee Table
Wrought Iron Animalistic Glass Top Coffee Table
H 15.56 in W 48.82 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Mettlach Tiled and Forged Cocktail Table-Coffee Table-Patio Table-1950s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
table frame designed with gorgeous Mettlach Ceramic Wonderful black and gold wrought twisted iron Table
Category

Vintage 1950s French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Wrought Iron Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round coffee table end wrought iron decorated by volutes and gilt rosettes. Twisted legs joined by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Root Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch reclaimed teak coffee table. Floating on minimalist cylinder legs with a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Low Antique Oak Drop Leaf Side Table or Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Petite Antique oak drop leaf side table ,barley twist gate leg a beautiful oak gate leg, drop leaf
Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant Laconic Coffee Table Nut with Monochrome layers
By Yuri Zimenko
Located in Port Orchard, WA
The NUT coffee table was conceived as an experiment in curvilinear forms. Designer Yuriy Zimenko
Category

2010s Ukrainian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron with Marble Coffee Table, France, 1950s
By Raymond Subes
Located in Antwerp, BE
top you have a metal twisted cord. A French coffee table from the mid-20th century.   This stylish
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

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Twist Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the twist coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every twist coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage twist coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect twist coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A twist coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one twist coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Carol Egan and Maurice Barilone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Twist Coffee Table?

Prices for a twist coffee table start at $550 and top out at $60,359 with the average selling for $3,095.

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 Twist Coffee Table
  • 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.

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  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
    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 22, 2024
    The 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 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
    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
    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 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.