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Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut This Walnut Waterfall Coffee Table is made in
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass. This exquisite piece of furniture
Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
H 8.5 in W 54.5 in D 27.25 in
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Slick, sleek, and dazzling in white, this waterfall coffee table may mesmerize you with its curves
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16 in W 36.75 in D 18 in
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Large Waterfall Coffee Table
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36 in D 84 in
Asian Rosewood Waterfall Coffee Table with Removable Tray and Pierced Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Asian rosewood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with removable tray and
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1980 Chrome Finished Waterfall Coffee Table Style After Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Chrome Finished Waterfall Coffee Table Style After Karl Springer. One of a kind coffee table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

ebonized wood waterfall coffee table with primary color conical legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized wood waterfall coffee table with primary color conical legs. Kind of De Stilj energy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Waterfall Coffee Table with Pullout Ottomans
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom waterfall coffee table with pullout ottomans. Featuring smoked mirror inserts with silver
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large deep blue postmodern vintage lacquer waterfall coffee table, USA 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hastings, GB
Extra large postmodern lacquered waterfall coffee table, USA 1980s. In great condition, and such an
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table. Item featured is great to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Coastal Grasscloth and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Vintage Coastal Grasscloth and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table, a
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Seagrass, Lucite, Wood

Waterfall Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is in stock and ready to ship. Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Elmwood Waterfall Coffee Table with Carved Apron & Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our vintage elmwood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century features a beautifully carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer, with a smooth waterfall
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
Tesselated Stone Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Fall River, MA
Beautiful tessellated travertine stone coffee table in a modern waterfall shape. Some wear on the
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Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Waterfall Lucite Coffee Table 14 h x 37.75 x 21.5 Classic Lines Preowned Original vintage
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
H 14 in W 37.75 in D 21.5 in
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design and is left
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Elm

Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
H 18 in W 59.5 in D 38 in
Marrakech Bone Inlay Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Coulsdon, GB
, ensuring that no two tables are exactly alike. The graceful curves of the waterfall silhouette enhance the
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dunbar Waterfall Coffee Table in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
would make an excellent coffee table or large side table. Very solidly made with some excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Snake Print Leather Waterfall Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to: Karl Springer Vintage Snake Print Leather Wrapped Waterfall Accent Table Leather
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful rich brown pretzel rattan in a beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Post-Modern Scandinavian Teak Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tiered teak waterfall table. Featuring soft, turned corner joints, unique notched edges, and an expansive
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Waterfall Table in White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Large Waterfall Coffee Table This Coffee Table is a Large Waterfall Table This Modern Waterfall
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Waterfall Table in White Oak
Waterfall Table in White Oak
H 17 in W 36 in D 84 in
Karl Springer Petit Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
-craftsmanship go into each piece, creating each and every beautiful table, no one is exactly alike. -if out of
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

John Widdicomb Style Vintage Coffee Table Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous vintage statement piece! High impact waterfall design. A midcentury modern gem! 38” x 38
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Waterfall Black Epoxy Resin Coffee Table & Walnut Wood Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Black Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Blue Waterfall Epoxy Resin Coffee Table With Ancient Walnut Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true sample of
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2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Jean-Michel Frank Style Goatskin Parchment Waterfall Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful coffee table made of wood covered in goatskin parchment, with brass studs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waterfall coffee table with a faux marble finish.
Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Materials

Marble

Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
H 16 in W 50.98 in D 25.5 in
Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Brueton, 1970
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee/cocktail Table by Brueton, 1970. Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Peach waterfall cascade coffee table with black plinth custom made in 1980s Couple brown paint
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Scroll Waterfall Coffee Table. MCM 70s
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman, Tommaso Barbi, Willy Rizzo, Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Coffee Table. The table is crafted from wood and mappa burl. It has no
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Iconic Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary in every way. This iconic piece from his waterfall collection, a Charles Hollis Jones
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Black Walnut Wood Slab Waterfall Coffee Table by Creation Therrien
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
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2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Coffee Table in Lucite, Glass & Polished Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek coffee table executed in Lucite, polished nickel and a thick glass with a beveled edge
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Mid century modern solid mahogany Two-tiered waterfall coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in solid ribbon mahogany the top and sides are made from the same slabs. Table features
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Mahogany

Lucite "Waterfall" Coffee Table with Bullnose Edges by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table "Goethe Coffee Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
Two sister slabs of figured walnut create an asymmetrical waterfall coffee table with an organic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Steel

Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Coffee or Sofa Waterfall Table that was
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage lucite waterfall coffee table with a laminate top, circa 1970-80's. Chic little table with
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Lucite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lucite and Brass Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Crackled Brown Faux Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the mid 20th century, with brown faux leather
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Exotic Wood Live-Edge Waterfall Coffee Table from Costantini, Carlo 'in Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Carlo Table is a waterfall style live edge table fashioned out of naturally finished solid
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak coffee table
Located in Plymouth, GB
Oak waney edge / live edge waterfall coffee table. The oak is cut in two places at 45 degree angles
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak coffee table
Oak coffee table
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee & Console Table by Leon Rosen for Pace, Set of 2
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee Table and Sofa/Console Table by Leon Rosen for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite & Polished Nickel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning 1970's Waterfall Coffee Table in Lucite, Glass & Polished Nickel by
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Lucite Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles Hollis Jones, Waterfall Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are also designed by Charles Hollis Jones which he used on the waterfall coffee table that was
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

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Waterfall Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the waterfall coffee table you’re looking for. Each waterfall coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 172 options for an antique or vintage waterfall coffee table now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a waterfall coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A waterfall coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Charles Hollis Jones each produced at least one beautiful waterfall coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Waterfall Coffee Table?

Prices for a waterfall coffee table start at $480 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Waterfall Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Waterfall tables are pieces of furniture crafted using pieces of the same large piece of wood, artfully connected to look like one continuous piece. The grain of the wood aligns seamlessly from one side to the tabletop and through to the other side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces 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.
  • 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, 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.