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John Widdicomb Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Widdicomb walnut coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
John Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table ca' 1950's
By John Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual coffee table by John Widdicomb ca' 1950's. Biomorphic design with original glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
1950's John Widdicomb coffee/cocktail glass table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage John Widdicomb oval Burled Wood Coffee Table with Beveled Glass.
A timeless piece by one
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Asian Mid Century Coffee Table by John Widdicomb, c1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
table by John Widdicomb, circa 1970s. A prized piece for collectors and connoisseurs of fine furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Marble and Walnut Coffee Table Robsjohn Gibbings Style
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with elegant marble and rich walnut, the John Widdicomb Coffee Table brings sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Coffee Table with Marble Insert by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern coffee table featuring sculpted base and marble insert, designed by John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
John Widdicomb Italian Provincial Parquetry Top Two-Tier Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial style two-tier coffee or cocktail table
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Marble-Top Coffee Table by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage coffee table features a beautiful vintage marble-top set on lacquered hardwood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
John Widdicomb Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! Traditional faux cinnabar painted 6 leg base with carved stylized wave design top edge, black inset decorated with traditional design flowers and leaves set betw...
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wonderful Brass Widdicomb Mastercraft Square Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Mastercraft, John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Widdicomb square brass coffee table. We love the sleek modern design with the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 40 in D 40 in
Floating Widdicomb Marble Inserts Top Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice "floating" rectangle top with three marble inserts coffee table by Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Stunning Widdicomb Adam Style Paint Decorated Wood & Glass Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super elegant Widdicomb paint decorated glossy wood coffee table in the Adam style having a lovely
Category
Early 2000s American Adam Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 19.25 in W 40.5 in D 24.5 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning coffee table is so gorgeous that you want to do anything to Make It Work! Although it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
"A unique blend of Italian Provincial & French Regency styling by WM A Berkey for John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rob Jhon Gibbings for Widdicomb Round Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, Robs Johns Gibbons
Located in Milano, IT
Black painted wood coffee table made by Rob Jhon Gibbings for Widdicomb from the 1950s. The lines
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gibbings for Widdicomb Carved Walnut Plume Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco influenced walnut coffee table with carved plume supports by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Two-Tier Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury table features sculpted two tier construction and features a rich natural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
John Widdicomb Natural and Bleached Macassar Ebony and Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, Bexley Heath
Located in Chicago, IL
Bexley Heath for John Widdicomb parquetry top petite coffee table. Offset walnut plank legs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Walnut, Wood
H 18.25 in W 25 in D 25 in
George Nakashima Sundra Coffee Table for Widdicomb Model 200-66W, c1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Chino Hills, CA
"Sundra" Coffee Table for Widdicomb, a true treasure from the 1960s. This exceptional piece, measuring 66
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl, Rosewood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 58
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side or Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb side or coffee table in black mahogany.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Triangular Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern sculpted walnut triangular coffee table or occasional side table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 18.5 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Square Mahogany Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb square mahogany Coffee Table. Side Table. Circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 200-66w "Sundra" Coffee Table Rosewood/Burl
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American icon George Nakahsima, this coffee table was made for Widdicomb. In the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Burl
H 13 in W 66 in D 25 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut "Bowtie" Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (ca
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Hollywood Regency John Widdicomb Brass/Glass Square Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple transitional design from a classic furniture maker, John Widdicomb. This table features
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rare Walnut & Brass Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Excellent.
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb coffee table. Walnut to with tapered thickness and solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 29.5 in D 54 in
Walnut & Brass Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Excellent Cond.
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rectangular walnut coffee table with solid brass cross stretcher designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 23 in D 60 in
Coffee Table T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Wood, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Milano, IT
American designed coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb manufacture from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Saber Leg Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
This two-tier mahogany coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb exemplifies the grace
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Boomerang Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut boomerang coffee or cocktail table
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table
By John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.25 in W 39 in D 39 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Model 1761 Coffee Table, 1953, Signed
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular Model 1761 coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb has beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Brass leg Mahogany Coffee Table Bench
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb brass leg coffee table or bench. A slab of mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Hexagon Light Walnut Top Center Lamp Side Table Stand Espresso Base
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Hexagon light walnut top center lamp side table stand espresso base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 35 in D 30 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Finish Coffee or End Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant and not very common walnut table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Wm a Berkey Travertine and Walnut Surf Board Style Coffee Table
By William A. Berkey Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful surfboard style 2 tier coffee table by William a Berkey Furniture - John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 19 in W 54 in D 24 in
1955 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb 3307 Coffee Table in Sherry Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1955 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb #3307 Coffee Table. This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 22.5 in D 50 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 1950s Low Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-20th century, circa 1950s coffee table designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.75 in W 34 in D 34 in
1954 Large Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 72x36 in
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large walnut coffee table, Model 1761, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 15 in W 36 in D 72 in
Walnut Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbins for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Montreal, QC
Walnut coffee table by Robsjohn Gibbins for Widdicomb
Marked: " Natural Wal 5/75 3391 Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Berlin, DE
Triangular table by Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s, USA in original vintage condition.
T.H
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
T H Robsjohn Gibbings coffee table for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional and elegant coffee table by Robsjohn Gibbings.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful rich espresso tone with minimal wear. Spindle braces and curved edge top. Midcentury at its best.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Amoeba Travertine & Walnut Cocktail Table Style of Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Amoeba form half inch thick travertine marble top cocktail table similar to Robsjohn-Gibbings
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rare midcentury design by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings coffee table with center magazine holder box
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low black ebonized coffee table on a X-shaped base by British born designer and interior decorator
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Coffeel Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this all original unaltered coffee table by Robsjohn-Gibbings featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table with Magazin
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular walnut coffee table with removable central inset magazine box
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 36 in
20th Century American Widdicomb Walnut Cocktail Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern American cocktail coffee table made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Double X Base Glass Top Rectangular Coffee Table on Wheels
By Dunbar Furniture, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern double X-base design coffee table from c.1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with x Base and Italian Marble Top
By John Widdicomb, Mastercraft
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA and Italy, 1970s
Round brass coffee table with X base and Italian marble top. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Coffee Table by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, U.S.A, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage walnut coffee table with magazine storage designed by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Solid Brass Square Posts Legs Glass Top Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3/4" thick glass top coffee table standing on polished brass legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Coffee Coffee Table in Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 1940s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Square two-tier coffee table in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Black Lacquer Gibbings Triangular Coffee Side Occational Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern coffee table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb in black lacquer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Turned Solid Walnut Base Marble Top Round Coffee Table MINT
By Wendell Castle, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid walnut base marble top coffee center table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Klismos Leg Cocktail Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, C. 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A rarely seen square coffee table designed by the British-born T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Freeform Walnut and Brass Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sculpted walnut and brass biomorphic cocktail/coffee table (model 1759) designed by Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Widdicomb Table Coffee For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the widdicomb table coffee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A widdicomb table coffee — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer widdicomb table coffee, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A widdicomb table coffee made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made widdicomb table coffee has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Widdicomb Table Coffee?
The average selling price for a widdicomb table coffee at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $715 on the low end and $22,500 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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Widdicomb Table Coffee
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2023To 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.
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