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Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Clear blue glass coffee table, metal bracket, X shaped base.
Category

1960s Italian Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Glass

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Square coffee table composed entirely of filled travertine, Featuring a “slash” opening in its
Category

1980s Italian Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Coffee Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in gilded wrought iron with a rectangular glass slab top on a corner base with tapered
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 44.49 in
Coffee Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present coffee table from 1960. The coffee table was produced in the Czech Republic
Category

1950s Czech International Style Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

Used Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, FR
Waxed mahogany coffee table with base connected by a spacer.
Category

1940s European Art Deco Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table
Located in London, Park Royal
Coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen, glass top with veneered mahogany. Bronze rim and
Category

Early 2000s British Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Bronze

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This elegant Modern coffee table is powder coated in a deep red. Unlike spray paint this process of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Used Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 21 in Dm 48 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Round wooden coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo. Very good condition. DV316
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Used Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in
70s Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
70s Coffee Table Stainless steel and glass coffee table France 1970 Dim: 110 cm Height: 35 cm
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Used 70s Coffee Table
70s Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Varnished travertine coffee table dating back to the 1970s. This table consists of a rectangular
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

 Travertine coffee table
 Travertine coffee table
H 13 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W45.5 D39.5 H17.75 Gently used well preserved fun hexagon coffee table. Item features colorful
Category

1990s Hollywood Regency Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Laminate

Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
Contemporary Hexagon Coffee
H 17.75 in W 45.5 in D 39.5 in
Rattan coffee table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Incredible rattan round coffee table with « palmtrees » patterns. Three legs representing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan coffee table
Rattan coffee table
H 18.12 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in
Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary American coffee table. Custom made with steel and brass details and a circular glass
Category

1970s American Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Coffee Table
Contemporary Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 46 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Round wooden coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo. Very good condition. DV316
Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French bamboo coffee table - triangular shaped with a shelf for magazines, books etc.
Category

1960s French Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table
Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Coffee table 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Coffee table 1960s Beautiful vintage patina. Produced by Meblo.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Coffee table 1970s
Coffee table 1970s
H 22.84 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
Lucite coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table with lucite slab base and glass top attributed to Karl Springer.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite coffee table
Lucite coffee table
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
Category

Mid-20th Century Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full stone coffee table with wonderful marble grain throughout. Two pieces. Please confirm location
Category

20th Century Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 54 in D 30.75 in
Slate Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slate top coffee table from Denmark circa 1970. This table has a heavy octagonal mosaic slate top
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Slate, Stone

Slate Coffee Table
Slate Coffee Table
H 16.5 in Dm 45.25 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1920s Austrian Jugendstil Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Beech

Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid raw wood Scandinavian coffee table from the 1970's. The table is made of old-growth solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Coffee Table
Scandinavian Coffee Table
H 19.75 in W 46.25 in D 47.25 in
English Coffee Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1107 - Elegant antique English coffee table with lyre legs and little wheels. Useful everywhere
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

English Coffee Table
English Coffee Table
H 22.84 in W 19.1 in D 36.23 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed. Measures: Height 42 cm. Width 78 cm. Depth 78 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish coffee table. Diameter with glass top: 105 cm. Height: 39 cm. Diameter base: 60 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Coffee Table
Spanish Coffee Table
H 15.36 in Dm 41.34 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table with brass endings, professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1910s Austrian Jugendstil Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Stylish glass top, brass and white metal table designed by Tommaso Barbi, Original, clean, ready to use condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Bonacina Coffee Table
By Bonacina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bonacina rattan coffee table with circular built in magazine shelf. Italy, 1960s
Category

1950s Italian Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bonacina Coffee Table
Bonacina Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 41 in D 22.25 in
Wenge Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant wenge wood coffee table. Measures: Height 49 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 44 cm.       
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Wenge Coffee Table
Wenge Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in
Merrow&associates Coffee Table/Richard Young Coffee Table
By Richard Young
Located in London, Lambeth
base and glass top superb rectangle coffee Table, circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut coffee table the circular well figured top raised up on four carved cabriole legs
Category

Early 20th Century British Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table
Walnut Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed Belarti. The table has a black metal base and the top
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual coffee table is all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A round circa 1960s LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes in a silver and gilt finish
Category

1960s American Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Bronze

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 48 in
Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet in original vintage condition, wears slight scratches on the top.
Category

1910s Czech Vienna Secession Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Coffee Table
Thonet Coffee Table
H 29.53 in Dm 19.3 in
Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This industrial coffee table has been created from an standard work table which has had the legs
Category

1940s French Industrial Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 16 in W 32 in D 41 in
Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a touch of postmodern elegance to your living space with this exquisite coffee table
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Maple

Postmodern Coffee Table
Postmodern Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish
By Knud Michel
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish Rare handmade coffee table by Knud Michel
Category

1960s Danish Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Vintage Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture. A comfortable table top with timeless beauty
Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Coffee Table
Vintage Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal, stainless steel and brass coffee table with cross base and glass top.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Octagonal Coffee Table
Octagonal Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 16 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large unusual coffee table in natural rattan. Typical of the seventies, its design is very unique
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Tarleton, GB
Fabulous handcrafted midcentury coffee table. Great proportions to suit any room. Table has been
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sycamore

Midcentury Coffee Table
Midcentury Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Custom Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio one of a kind rosewood coffee table with faux leather (vinyl). This coffee table was built
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Coffee Table
Custom Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 72 in D 27 in
Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany coffee table, the shaped rectangular top having molded edge raised on a pedestal
Category

Early 19th Century British Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Coffee Table
Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20 in W 51.5 in D 37.5 in
Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional vintage "Trunk" coffee table in wood. France, 1970s.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Trunk Coffee Table
Trunk Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in
Artifort Coffee Table
By Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee table, manufactured by Artifort. This solid and high quality table is made
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Artifort Coffee Table
Artifort Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 27.56 in
Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen style coffee table with tulip shape base. Location: Brooklyn NY.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Laminate

Tulip Coffee Table
Tulip Coffee Table
H 15 in W 56 in D 30 in
Modernist Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-tone birds eye maple coffee table with clipped corners. Finish is in a beige and medium-brown
Category

1980s Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Coffee Table
Modernist Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 60 in D 36 in
Lava Coffee Table
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a lava coffee table.
Category

1960s French Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Lava

Lava Coffee Table
Lava Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 38.19 in
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie coffee table, China, circa 1950s. Retains wonderful original patina.
Category

1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
Cobra Coffee Table
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cobra coffee table made of brass, bronze and copper by Henri Fernandez. There is a light under the
Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Cobra Coffee Table
Cobra Coffee Table
H 16 in W 41 in D 24 in
Keilhauer Coffee Table
By Keilhauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
36" Keilhauer coffee table Modern and classic design with aluminum base and black composition
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Composition, Aluminum

Keilhauer Coffee Table
Keilhauer Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic coffee table signed Adri, circa 1960.
Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 42.92 in D 18.51 in
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian coffee table.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Marble Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marble coffee table located in NY.
Category

20th Century French Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table
H 14.57 in Dm 33.47 in
Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial coffee table. It features iron legs and old wooden plate with very nice patina. Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Coffee Table
Industrial Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Snail Coffee Table
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual snail shaped coffee table, in the style of Selig, circa 1960s. Walnut with original
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Snail Coffee Table
Snail Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 42 in D 37 in
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian coffee table with chinoiserie decoration, circa 1940s. Measurements: Height 18.75
Category

1940s Italian Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 18.75 in Dm 40 in
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Used Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Used coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern used coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Used coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Maison Jansen and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Coffee Tables?

Prices for used coffee tables start at $1 and top out at $346,850 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right Coffee and Cocktail Tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Used Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.