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Arnold Dark Concrete and Dark Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture
Arnold Dark Concrete and Dark Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture

Arnold Dark Concrete and Dark Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Arnold Dark Concrete and Dark Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture Dimensions: D 110 x W

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2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

Arnold Light Concrete and Light Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture
Arnold Light Concrete and Light Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture

Arnold Light Concrete and Light Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture

Located in Geneve, CH

Arnold Light Concrete and Light Oak Wedges Coffee Table by Eberhart Furniture Dimensions: D 110 x W

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2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

"Aline"  Travertine and Oak Wedge Leg Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Aline"  Travertine and Oak Wedge Leg Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Aline" Travertine and Oak Wedge Leg Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

Aline Wedge-Leg Coffee Table pairs three hand-cast legs in a cerused natural oak finish with honed

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2010s Vietnamese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

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Wedge Coffee Table End Table in Hand-Carved Nero Marquina Marble by Nathan Hunt
Wedge Coffee Table End Table in Hand-Carved Nero Marquina Marble by Nathan Hunt

Wedge Coffee Table End Table in Hand-Carved Nero Marquina Marble by Nathan Hunt

By Nathan Hunt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-sculpted by Los-Angeles based master stone carver, Nathan Hunt, the wedge coffee table is made

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Great Danish Modern Mosaic Tile-Top Triangle Wedge Coffee Table
Great Danish Modern Mosaic Tile-Top Triangle Wedge Coffee Table

Great Danish Modern Mosaic Tile-Top Triangle Wedge Coffee Table

By Britt Sallingboe

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Sallingboe Jelling in Denmark. A great coffee table suited for many Mid-Century interiors. The measurements

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wedge Table
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wedge Table

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wedge Table

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H 22.25 in W 24 in D 24 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wedge Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Houston, TX

Modern Wedge occasional table designed by Wormley for Dunbar in a trapezoidal shape with brass

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

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Mahogany

Art Deco Round Cocktail Table with Wedge Inserts
Art Deco Round Cocktail Table with Wedge Inserts

Art Deco Round Cocktail Table with Wedge Inserts

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art Deco lacquered round cocktail table with inlaid top and wedge inserts.

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chromed Steel Wedge Coffee Table attributed to Pace
Chromed Steel Wedge Coffee Table attributed to Pace

Chromed Steel Wedge Coffee Table attributed to Pace

Located in New York, NY

In the spirit of Karl Springer comes this wonderful table. A simple heavily weighted chrome

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, 1960s
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, 1960s

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Astoria, NY

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (British, 1905-1976) for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern wedge coffee table

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

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Wood

"MN Wedge Leg Coffee Table" by Jeffrey Bigelow
"MN Wedge Leg Coffee Table" by Jeffrey Bigelow

"MN Wedge Leg Coffee Table" by Jeffrey Bigelow

By Jeffrey Bigelow

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"MN Wedge Leg Coffee Table" in hand-machined lucite with inset thick Star Fire glass top by Jeffrey

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Wedge Form Lucite and Glass Coffee Table with Chrome Details
Wedge Form Lucite and Glass Coffee Table with Chrome Details

Wedge Form Lucite and Glass Coffee Table with Chrome Details

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Wedge form Lucite and glass coffee table with chrome details

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

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Chrome

19th Century Wedge Low Table
19th Century Wedge Low Table

19th Century Wedge Low Table

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19th Century Wedge Low Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century heavy wood wedge low table with a beautiful patina, and a cool modern form

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Midcentury Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection
Midcentury Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection

Midcentury Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare table designed by Paul McCobb for Directional designs, circa 1950s, mahogany stained in

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile
Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile

Mid-Century Wedge Edge Cocktail Table with Inlaid Tile

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare end table with raised edge and tile insert, in freshly refinished chocolate

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

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Ceramic, Walnut

Pace Lucite, Stainless Steel and Glass Sculptural 'Wedge" Cocktail Table
Pace Lucite, Stainless Steel and Glass Sculptural 'Wedge" Cocktail Table

Pace Lucite, Stainless Steel and Glass Sculptural 'Wedge" Cocktail Table

By Leon Rosen

Located in North Miami, FL

s at the edge of the table. Looks like a pie or wedge. Great piece of sculpture as a table!!!

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection
Mid-Century Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection

Mid-Century Paul McCobb Wedge Table Mod.7014, Connoisseur Collection

By Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare table designed by Paul McCobb for Directional designs, circa 1950s, mahogany stained in

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Wedge Travertine and Walnut Side Table
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Wedge Travertine and Walnut Side Table

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Wedge Travertine and Walnut Side Table

By Jens Risom, Foster-McDavid, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Unique wedge shaped Mid-Century Modern end table in the style of Jens Risom. Triangle shape Italian

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

Materials

Travertine

Extraordinary Lucite Coffee Table by Jeffrey Bigelow
Extraordinary Lucite Coffee Table by Jeffrey Bigelow

Extraordinary Lucite Coffee Table by Jeffrey Bigelow

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"MN Wedge Leg Coffee Table" in hand-machined lucite with inset thick Star Fire glass top by Jeffrey

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

20th C Wicker Sofa & Side & Coffee Table
20th C Wicker Sofa & Side & Coffee Table

20th C Wicker Sofa & Side & Coffee Table

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H 36 in W 52 in D 26 in

20th C Wicker Sofa & Side & Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine wicker painted sofa and wedge wood blue & matching coffee table & end table all in very

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20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Kittinger Kaleidoscope Eight Wedge Cocktail Table
Kittinger Kaleidoscope Eight Wedge Cocktail Table

Kittinger Kaleidoscope Eight Wedge Cocktail Table

By Kittinger

Located in Hanover, MA

identical wedge shaped tables. See original ad from February 1958 House & Garden magazine. Each individual

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

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Mahogany

French Circular Glass and Brass Low Table with Four Wedge Nesting Under-Tables
French Circular Glass and Brass Low Table with Four Wedge Nesting Under-Tables

French Circular Glass and Brass Low Table with Four Wedge Nesting Under-Tables

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French circular low cocktail (or coffee) table of brass and glass featuring a round top

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20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Wrapped Linen 'Wedge' Coffee Table
Wrapped Linen 'Wedge' Coffee Table

Wrapped Linen 'Wedge' Coffee Table

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H 13 in W 66 in D 30 in

Wrapped Linen 'Wedge' Coffee Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Svelte linen-wrapped and painted light beige 'wedge' coffee table with stainless steel base, on

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Late 20th Century American Tables

A Chrome Wedge Shaped Coffee Table USA 1970s

A Chrome Wedge Shaped Coffee Table USA 1970s

Located in London, GB

A Chrome Wedge Shaped Coffee Table USA 1970s

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table
A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table USA 1970s

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table
A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Stainless Steel Wedge Shaped Cantilevered Coffee Table USA 1970s

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Edward Wormley wedge shaped coffee table with brass feet
Edward Wormley wedge shaped coffee table with brass feet

Edward Wormley wedge shaped coffee table with brass feet

Located in New York, NY

Walnut coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar-1950's. Unusual shape with warm wood tone and

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turned Wedge Joint Oak & Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
Vintage Turned Wedge Joint Oak & Mosaic Tile Coffee Table

Vintage Turned Wedge Joint Oak & Mosaic Tile Coffee Table

Located in Sarasota, FL

Incredible turned oak base with mosaic tile top.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

The Wedges Cocktail Table
The Wedges Cocktail Table

The Wedges Cocktail Table

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The Wedges Cocktail Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century style modular side tables form larger cocktail table, or stackable shelving unit

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee table in Plexiglas and inlaid wedging 1970 in the style of Willy Rizzo
Coffee table in Plexiglas and inlaid wedging 1970 in the style of Willy Rizzo

Coffee table in Plexiglas and inlaid wedging 1970 in the style of Willy Rizzo

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Coffee table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Plexiglas structure inlaid with real caning. Black

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

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Wicker, Glass, Plexiglass

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Teak and Cane “Wedge” Table
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Teak and Cane “Wedge” Table

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Teak and Cane “Wedge” Table

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A model #17-15 “Wedge” table in teak with woven cane shelf by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Classic

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak, Cane

Gold and Smokey Mirror Wedges and Bites Cocktail Tables
Gold and Smokey Mirror Wedges and Bites Cocktail Tables

Gold and Smokey Mirror Wedges and Bites Cocktail Tables

By Beatrice Pila Gonzalez 1

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of reflective rectangular prisms in smokey and gold mirror create a unique cocktail table

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Paint, Wood

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Wedge Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wedge coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every wedge coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage wedge coffee table now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wedge coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wedge coffee table, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one wedge coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hinterland Design, Yvonne Mouser and Goat Lab Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wedge Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a wedge coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $18,730 for the highest priced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Wedge Coffee Table
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.