What are low tables called?

Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Why are console tables so low?

Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.

Why are Japanese dining tables low?

The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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.

Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?

No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?

There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.

What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?

Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

How do I care for a vintage wood or ceramic mid-century coffee table?

Wipe wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and condition periodically; ceramic and glass tops should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching any finish.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Vintage Low Table

Tito Agnoli Cinova

Dunbar Mid Century Coffee Table

Midcentury Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table

Mahogany Coffee Table With Glass Top

Wooden Cocktail Tables

Valenti Spain

Lacquered Chinoiserie Coffee Table

Charlotte Perriand Table Coffee

Mid-Century Modern Low Coffee Table with Chrome Base, 1970s

$2,920

Mid-Century Modern Low Coffee Table with Chrome Base, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A refined mid-century modern coffee table featuring a minimalist low-profile silhouette, warm timber top, and elegant chromed steel wire base.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Chrome

European Low Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century

$3,500

European Low Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This coffee table embodies the essence of European mid-century design, with its distinctive features that recall a time when form and function were paramount. Crafted from solid wood...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Roger Capron, Low Coffee Table, Tile, Stained Wood, France, 1970s

$5,250

Roger Capron, Low Coffee Table, Tile, Stained Wood, France, 1970s

By Roger Capron

Located in Stamford, CT

Roger Capron, French Mid-Century Modern, Guarrigue Low Coffee Table, Floral Tiles, Stained Wood, France, 1970s French modernist rectangular waterfall coffee or cocktail table design...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Ceramic

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Checkerboard Low Coffee Table 1969

$4,200

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Checkerboard Low Coffee Table 1969

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Super stylish low coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin dating to the late 1960’s early 1970’s.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Low Octagonal Side Table in Walnut

$868Sale Price|20% Off

20th Century Italian Low Octagonal Side Table in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

This is a beautiful and sophisticated side table made in Italy around the 80s, it perfectly reflects the distinctive character of Italian handcrafted furniture. Made of elegant waln...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Low Table

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Round Low Coffee Table, Cerused Finish, Arch Form Base

$495

Vintage Round Low Coffee Table, Cerused Finish, Arch Form Base

Located in Trenton, NJ

A vintage round low coffee table combining generous scale with a cerused gray-greige finish and a sculptural arch-form base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table

$1,600

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique low cocktail table makes the perfect eye-catching addition to any home, business, or office.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Burl

Chinoiserie Low Square Wood Chess or Checkers Game Table

$600

Chinoiserie Low Square Wood Chess or Checkers Game Table

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A low square chess or checkers game table. A beautiful piece created from wood.

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Super Slick Low Profile Rosewood Mid Century Modern Dining Table 2x20” Leaves

$13,800

Super Slick Low Profile Rosewood Mid Century Modern Dining Table 2x20” Leaves

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Super Slick Low Profile Rosewood Mid Century Modern Dining Table 2x20” Leaves 2x20”leaves.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Rosewood

Pop Art Vintage Low Silver Grey Metal Sofa Table after Keith Haring Bretz 1998

$3,542

Pop Art Vintage Low Silver Grey Metal Sofa Table after Keith Haring Bretz 1998

By Bretz

Located in Vienna, AT

Pop Art vintage low silver grey metal sofa table or side table after Keith Haring by Bretz 1998 Germany.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Sculptural Travertine Low Glass Coffee Table by Raffaello Repossi

$4,350

1970s Italian Sculptural Travertine Low Glass Coffee Table by Raffaello Repossi

Located in Toronto, CA

1970s Italian travertine and glass low coffee table designed by Raffaello Repossi for Up&Up.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Travertine

Table, Low, Sofa, Coffee, Specimen, Marble, Pietre Dure, Iron, Marcel Coard 57"L

$13,641

Table, Low, Sofa, Coffee, Specimen, Marble, Pietre Dure, Iron, Marcel Coard 57"L

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

MASSIVE 145CM, 57” LONG, VINTAGE, SPECIMEN MARBLE, TOP UNITED WITH AN IRON BASE IN THE MANNER OF MARCEL COARD Striking conversation piece with 143 marble specimens creating a colour...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table

$2,495

Mid Century Modern Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Live Edge Low Profile Rustic Coffee Table Featuring a stunning live edge design, this table showcases the natural beauty of wood while maintaining a sleek, low pr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occasional Low Side Table in Wrought Iron

$3,028

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occasional Low Side Table in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant wrought iron low round coffee table or occasional table drinks table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table

$685

Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

Born in 1904, Italian designer Romeo Rega is one of several 1970s-era designers that are associated with a combination of modernism and glamour in their furniture creations. Rega epi...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal, Brass

Table Sofa Coffee Low Spherical Ball Pod, Futuristic Lime Green Ice Tray Steel

$8,185

Table Sofa Coffee Low Spherical Ball Pod, Futuristic Lime Green Ice Tray Steel

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, spherical, ball or pod, futuristic, lime green (pantone reference 13-0442 TPG green glow, sofa or coffee table, the stainless steel top with ice bucket compartment, vintage 196...

Category

1960s English Futurist Vintage Low Table

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Zebra Wood Low Coffee Table 60's Darkwood

$613

Mid Century Zebra Wood Low Coffee Table 60's Darkwood

Located in Leicester, GB

Mid century coffee table in Zebra wood. A lovely long, low shape with elegantly shaped legs.

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Zebra Wood

Table Sofa Coffee Low Exotic Japanese Ash Bronzed Ends Vintage 127cm 4ft 2”long

$8,185

Table Sofa Coffee Low Exotic Japanese Ash Bronzed Ends Vintage 127cm 4ft 2”long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Striking vintage low sofa/coffee table - Stunning Japanese exotic ash veneer intricate grain resembling marble - Classic bronzed end supports - Statement & conversation piece.

Category

1980s Japanese Organic Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Elmwood Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Low Coffee Table

$1,950

Elegant Elmwood Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Low Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sophisticated and elegant elm Chinese coffee table having handsome carvings on all sides and beautiful Asian style legs that turn in at the ends.

Category

1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Low Table

Materials

Elm

Low Coffee Table or End Table White Laminate & Metal on Casters Style Brian Kane

$1,795

Low Coffee Table or End Table White Laminate & Metal on Casters Style Brian Kane

By Brian Kane

Located in Topeka, KS

Stylish Postmodern white laminate rolling low coffee table or end table on casters in the style of Brian Kane’s rubber armchairs for Metropolitan.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Steel

Pair of Large Low Walnut Burl End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table

$4,500 / set

Pair of Large Low Walnut Burl End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large low walnut burl end tables. Nice rounded corners with attractive lip detail.

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Italian white Carrara square marble low coffee table

$2,100Sale Price|50% Off

Mid Century Italian white Carrara square marble low coffee table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Italian white Carrara square marble low coffee table. Has chamfered edge detail with cube base.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Carrara Marble

Well Carved Chippendale Style Low Boy

$1,450

Well Carved Chippendale Style Low Boy

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Vintage Chippendale style low boy with a scalloped edge over top drawer with three divided drawers accented with brass hardware, the middle drawer with a deeply carved Shell motif. S...

Category

20th Century Chippendale Vintage Low Table

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Sculptura Octagonal Low Profile Dining Table

$1,695

Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Sculptura Octagonal Low Profile Dining Table

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century outdoor iron woodard sculptura octagonal dining table Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron woodard sculptura octagonal dining table. Features Black paint and woven wroug...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sofa Set With Side Table

$15,000

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sofa Set With Side Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The set consists of three armless lounge chair modules and integrated low tables featuring white laminate tops framed by walnut.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Tobio Low Square Table in Leather by B&B Italia 1970s

$2,925Sale Price|20% Off

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Tobio Low Square Table in Leather by B&B Italia 1970s

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Tobio low square shaped table with a leather lined wooden top cylindrical base in black plastic.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Wood

Michael Taylor Baker Far East Chinoiserie Two Tier Grey Low Side Tables – a Set

$2,385 / set

Michael Taylor Baker Far East Chinoiserie Two Tier Grey Low Side Tables – a Set

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a pair of end tables attributed to Michael Taylor's Far East Collection for Baker Furniture, circa the 1960s. These sculptural end tables, crafted from ...

Category

1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Low Table

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Monumental Chinese Export Low Coffee Table, Gilt Floral Design, 1960s

$16,000

Monumental Chinese Export Low Coffee Table, Gilt Floral Design, 1960s

Located in Queens, NY

Monumental Chinese Export low coffee table with a raised scalloped gallery surrounding a gold texture painted tabletop, surrounded by a dark brown apron with gold painted floral deta...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Brass Baguès Style Glass and Brass Square Low End Side Tables, Pair

$3,160Sale Price / set|32% Off

Faux Bamboo Brass Baguès Style Glass and Brass Square Low End Side Tables, Pair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Their clean, geometric lines paired with the bamboo-inspired brass detail make them versatile pieces that easily complement both classic and contemporary interiors. Perfect as low e...

Category

1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Low Table

Materials

Brass

Low Midcentury Italian Modern Square Travertine Marble Cube Cocktail Table

$4,800

Low Midcentury Italian Modern Square Travertine Marble Cube Cocktail Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple and natural square coffee table made of travertine for Italy circa 1970s. It features a very low profile with solid slab travertine construction with beautiful veining and m...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Low Coffee Table, French Ebony DeMacassar & Polished Nickel

$8,800

Art Deco Low Coffee Table, French Ebony DeMacassar & Polished Nickel

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco Style French Ebony deMacassar and polished nickel low coffee table.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Dominique Late Ebony De Macassar, Palisander & Parchment Low Coffee Table

$19,500

Dominique Late Ebony De Macassar, Palisander & Parchment Low Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Late Art Deco Ebony De Macassar, palisander and parchment low square form coffee table (DOMIINIQUE)

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vintage Low Table

Materials

Palisander, Parchment Paper

Harrison Von Horn Style Brown Lacquered Raffia Low Coffee Table

$1,980

Harrison Von Horn Style Brown Lacquered Raffia Low Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This Karl Springer inspired raffia coffee table blends natural texture with minimalist elegance, featuring lacquered raffia with a contrasting border. Its earthy tones and organic ma...

Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Low Table

Materials

Raffia

1970s Modern Parsons’ Style Low Profile Faux Snakeskin Coffee Table

$2,895

1970s Modern Parsons’ Style Low Profile Faux Snakeskin Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale modern Parsons’ style low profile coffee table that has been wrapped in a faux snakeskin.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Rustic American Country Painted Pine Live Edge Folk Art Bench Table

$895

Rustic American Country Painted Pine Live Edge Folk Art Bench Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rustic primitive handmade American folk art painted pine bench / low table. Crafted from reclaimed antique elements, having a rectangular rough live edge wood slap top, single dove...

Category

20th Century Rustic Vintage Low Table

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948

$3,250

Early Jens Risom Low Profile Walnut Coffee Table, circa 1948

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

The absolute perfect coffee table height, we sourced this table along with a pair of matching Jens Risom low profile walnut lounge chairs currently being refinished and reupholstered...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Carrara Marble and Polished Steel Low Coffee Table, 1980s

$2,016Sale Price|20% Off

Contemporary Carrara Marble and Polished Steel Low Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Low coffee or cocktail table with Carrara marble inset top, polished steel banding and gray steel legs.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Steel

Postmodern Design Carrara Marble Low Coffee Table, Italy 1970's

$1,399Sale Price|30% Off

Postmodern Design Carrara Marble Low Coffee Table, Italy 1970's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Italian Design Low Coffee Table in Carrara Marble, made in Italy 1970's.

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Poul Kjaerholm Low PK 54 Table for Christensen, Denmark, 1963

$18,284

Poul Kjaerholm Low PK 54 Table for Christensen, Denmark, 1963

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Brussels, BE

Poul Kjaerholm low PK 54 table for Christensen, Denmark, 1963.

Category

1960s European Vintage Low Table

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s

$3,771 / set

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s

By Maison Baguès

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of Side Tables / Low Consoles by Maison Baguès, France, 1970s Elegant and refined pair of low consoles or side tables by Maison Baguès, produced in France in the 1970s.

Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Low Table

Materials

Steel

Handmade Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table, Mid-20th Century Design

$5,000

Handmade Black Chinese Low Cocktail Table, Mid-20th Century Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This black, low cocktail table is of Chinese origination and has a handmade element to it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

French Modern Low Coffee Table of Brass with Glass Top - Two Available

$1,695 / item

French Modern Low Coffee Table of Brass with Glass Top - Two Available

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of fine French Modern low end or side tables - each table featuring a square glass top set upon a brass frame of tapered, reeded legs adjoined by graceful demi-lune supports.

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, two low living room tables in lacquered wood

$10,856 / set

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, two low living room tables in lacquered wood

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Milano, IT

Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913-2016) Two low living room tables in lacquered wood with thick glass tops in Nile green.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Glass

Low Rectangular Side Table with Distressed Finish and Carved Chow Legs

$2,175

Low Rectangular Side Table with Distressed Finish and Carved Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its sculptural silhouette and aged surface, this vintage low side table brings a grounded, decorative presence to any space.

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Spey Coffee Table Low-Bypass Turbine Turbofan Engine Rolls-Royce

$37,141

Spey Coffee Table Low-Bypass Turbine Turbofan Engine Rolls-Royce

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Spey manufactured and designed by Rolls-Royce.

Category

1950s English Vintage Low Table

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

$3,775

Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and custom lacquer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occasional Low Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1940s

$3,257

Spanish Gueridon Drinks Occasional Low Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gilt Iron Spanish Martini Table / Coffee Table Spain, 1940s Elegant wrought gilt iron low round coffee table or occasional drinks table.

Category

1940s Spanish Gothic Vintage Low Table

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Elm Wood Bench by Maison Regain, France, 1970s, Removable Cushions

$3,428

Elm Wood Bench by Maison Regain, France, 1970s, Removable Cushions

By Charlotte Perriand, Chapo Creation, Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Exquisite Benche or Low Table by Regain, France, from the 1970s. Crafted from beautiful elm wood.

Category

1970s French Vintage Low Table

Materials

Elm

Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy

$543Sale Price|20% Off

Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy

By Kartell, Antonio Citterio

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Beistellwagen von Kartell Italy aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Antonio Citterio & Oliver Löw und wurde bekannt unter ...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Metal

Vintage Low Coffee Table with Two-Toned Top and Curving Legs

$2,025

Vintage Low Coffee Table with Two-Toned Top and Curving Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage low coffee table from the late 20th century, with two-toned top, scalloped apron and scrolling feet.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Vintage Country Style Low Rectangular Rattan Coffee Table with Lattice Base

$1,025

Vintage Country Style Low Rectangular Rattan Coffee Table with Lattice Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage rattan coffee table offers a breezy, textural presence with its low rectangular form and handwoven latticework.

Category

Late 20th Century Country Vintage Low Table

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century American Low Coffee Table, Beige Horn Veneer, Circa 1955

$8,800

Mid-Century American Low Coffee Table, Beige Horn Veneer, Circa 1955

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American pivoting low / coffee table with a beige horn veneer finish with an upper section that pivots over a lower smaller table surface, hinged on a cylindrical side su...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Horn

Japanese Ceramic Swirl Bowl

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Ceramic Swirl Bowl

Located in San Diego, CA

The swirl is even more magnificent when seen from below, which makes the bowl interesting from every angle, on a low table, credenza or atop a tall cabinet.

Category

20th Century Japanese Vintage Low Table

Materials

Clay

Paul Frankl, Low Coffee Table, Painted Cork, Stained Mahogany, 1940s America

$15,900

Paul Frankl, Low Coffee Table, Painted Cork, Stained Mahogany, 1940s America

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in High Point, NC

An all original coffee or cocktail table designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company in the 1940s. An off-white/yellow painted cork-top is mounted on a base in ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Mahogany, Cork

Vintage Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Negora Lacquer Inset Top

$5,600

Vintage Brown Wood Low Coffee Table with Negora Lacquer Inset Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, brown color and Negora lacquered square top, this vintage Burmese low coffee table from the Mid 20th century period will bring an undeniable touch of exotic ele...

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Vintage Low Table

Materials

Wood

Low Square Marble and Iron Coffee Tables, France, circa 1950s

$914 / item

Low Square Marble and Iron Coffee Tables, France, circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Minimalist square coffee tables with a marble top and iron base. Eight available.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Marble, Iron

Vintage Chinese Low Kang Two-Tone Elm Coffee Table with Curved Legs

$3,800

Vintage Chinese Low Kang Two-Tone Elm Coffee Table with Curved Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage Chinese low kang coffee table features a sculptural silhouette inspired by traditional northern Chinese platform furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Low Table

Materials

Elm

Black and Gray Low-Profile Glossy Geometric Coffee Table with Textured Accents

$2,850

Black and Gray Low-Profile Glossy Geometric Coffee Table with Textured Accents

By Karl Springer

Located in Kansas City, MO

This large, low-profile, square, glossy black table with stone-like textured legs and accents features a geometric design with mixed textures.

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Concrete

Italian Bamboo and Rattan Low or Coffee Table with Square Glass Top

$1,495

Italian Bamboo and Rattan Low or Coffee Table with Square Glass Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan low or coffee or cocktail table with removable glass top - featuring a square frame of woven wicker rattan and bamboo with a paral...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Glass, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Post Modern Travertine Square Low Coffee table with Brass details

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Post Modern Travertine Square Low Coffee table with Brass details

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Post Modern Travertine Square Low Coffee table with Brass details. Great travertine table with Brass inlay details.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Table

Materials

Travertine

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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 Vintage Low Table

What are low tables called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Can a coffee table be too low?
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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.
Why are console tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
Why are Japanese dining tables low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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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.
Is 12 inches too low for a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a table lamp is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
What coffee table height works best with a low mid-century modern sofa?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Look for a table 15 to 18 inches tall to match the lower seat height common to mid-century sofas; a taller table can feel out of proportion next to a low-slung frame.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
How do I care for a vintage wood or ceramic mid-century coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Wipe wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and condition periodically; ceramic and glass tops should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to avoid scratching any finish.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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