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FRAME Coffee Table 17" in Chocolate
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Frame Coffee Table by Uultis, a stunning embodiment of Brazilian craftsmanship and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
FRAME Coffee Table 48" in Chocolate
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Frame Coffee Table by Uultis, a stunning embodiment of Brazilian craftsmanship and
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Coastal Rattan Frame Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring breezy elegance to your living space with this vintage coastal rattan frame coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Chrome Frame Coffee Table w/ Leathered Pietra Grey Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome Frame Coffee Table w/ Leathered Pietra Grey Top.
Piece from our one of kind collection, Le
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Neoclassical Style Large Gilt Metal Frame Coffee Table, Glass Top, French
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical Style Large Gilt Metal Frame Coffee Table, Glass Top, French. The base having scroll
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Metaform Inspired Chrome Framed Coffee Table with Thick Travertine Top
By Metaform Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metaform inspired chrome framed coffee table with a thick rectangular travertine top, reminiscent
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
H 12.5 in W 47.25 in D 22.75 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oval Glass Top Sculptural Chrome Frame Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oval Glass Top Sculptural Chrome Frame Coffee Table. Item features an
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 14.5 in W 52 in D 20.25 in
Paul McCobb Brass Frame Coffee Table with White Vitrolite Glasstop.
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul McCobb brass frame coffee table with brass and white Vitrolite glass (Vitrolite-milk glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Steel Framed Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table steel framed with all
structure handcrafted in raw dark steel
in dark finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Floating Frames Coffee Table
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
ceramic part she highlights its function. The collection includes lighting, coffee table, candleholder, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Lucite X-Frame Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice Lucite X-frame table from the 1970s with a 35" glass top. The base is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970's glass topped red coffee table ...
Located in Brecht, BE
quirky and funky this 1970's glass topped red framed coffee table ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Boho Wood Frame Coffee Table After Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho coffee table. A chic wooden frame done in thr manner of Adrian Pearsall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bronze Frame Coffee Table Attributed to Carl Gillberg
By Carl Gillberg
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze frame glass top coffee table having tree branch form attributed to American artist Carl
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stainless Steel Frame Coffee Table with Ceramic Inset
Located in Stratford, CT
Coffee table with glazed ceramic top and framed in stainless steel.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wire Frame Coffee Table with Black Marble Top
Located in Toronto, CA
new marble top - makes this coffee table sing.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Billy Baldwin Large Whitewash Oak and Glass Coffee Table
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Miami, FL
Billy Baldwin designed whitewashed oak frame coffee table with inset glass top circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Two-tier Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two-tier Aluminium frame coffee table with clear glass top and a mirrored shelf on the bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table 'Frame' by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Frame Coffee Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the award-winning Frame Coffee Table, a
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Frame Coffee Table by Pieces, Modern Customizable Cocktail Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born from need, the Frame series is something easy, but unique. Not a reinvention of the wheel, but
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble
Frame Coffee Table by Pieces, Modern Customizable Cocktail Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born from need, the Frame series is something easy, but unique. Not a reinvention of the wheel, but
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Two tier brass framed coffee table with lucite supports and bevelled glass tops.
Circa 1960.
H 46cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table on Wood Base, Germany, 1958
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare wood mosaic in brass frame coffee table by German Artist Berthold Muller. Very special colors
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 50.79 in D 22.84 in
Signed Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table on Wood Base, Germany, 1958
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare wood mosaic in brass frame coffee table by German Artist Berthold Muller. Very special colors
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 50.79 in D 22.84 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Bronze and Glass Geometric Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1972) geometric bronze frame coffee table with a faceted octagonal glass top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Metal
H 16.75 in Dm 38.5 in
Customizable Chocolate Oak Coffee Table with 36-Inch Top, Frame Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Frame coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in Chocolate Oak with 36-Inch top. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chocolate Oak Customizable Coffee Table with 24-Inch Top, Frame Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Frame coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in Chocolate Oak with 24-Inch top. The
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Allan Gould Mid-Century American Wood and Black Metal Magazine Coffee Table
By Allan Gould
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) wood and black metal wire frame coffee table in a modern, minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 32.75 in D 17.5 in
American 2015 Iron Framed Coffee Table With White Oak Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a standard size coffee table made of white oak on a iron framed made in 2019 and is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Elegant Gilt and Mirrored Glass Coffee Table by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eglomise mirror set in gilt frame coffee table from Bernhardt. Elegant and well executed in glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Barcelona Style, Nicos Zographos Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By Nicos Zographos
Located in New York, NY
Custom X-frame coffee table with a brushed steel base and glass top by Nicos Zographos. Note the
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Black Surface and Dark Wood Frame Coffee Table
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning original vintage solid wood and black surface top end/ side / coffee / cocktail table. We
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Steel Frame Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Steel frame with laminate top, rare piece of history. Tagged on bottom.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Cristal Arte Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Cristal Arte coffee table
Steel Framed coffee table with glass drop-in top. Published David Alaimo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Round sculpted steel brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hand made brutalist steel frame coffee table with a round black inserted glass.
Gorgeous and
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Long Wood Framed Coffee Table with Inset Stone Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century long rectangle coffee table with stunning inset stone slab stone top and Danish style
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Modernist Vibrant Yellow Wire Framed Coffee Table with Smoked Mirror Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lemon yellow enameled Modernist wire coffee table with smoked glass mirror top. Fascinating play on
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wire
H 16 in W 44.25 in D 22.625 in
Brass and Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Brass framed coffee table with inset white marble top.
France Circa 1930.
H 41cm x W 91cm x D
Category
Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Rectangular Midcentury Coffee Table with Sun Tile Decor La Roue by Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This steel framed coffee table has a top consisting of 32 ceramic tiles. It is signed 'La Roue
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
French Art Deco Raymond Subes Marble And Metalwork Coffee Table Outdoor/Indoor
By Raymond Subes
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Serpentine Shaped Marble Top And Metal Frame Coffee Table
France, C.1920
In the manner of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Azobe Wood Coffee Table with Iron Frame
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Industrial in spirit with a touch of rustic charm, this metal-framed coffee table features an Azobe
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Ghidini 1961 Small Frame Coffee Table in Cuoio Leather by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple element: ""the joint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Paul Ferrante American Etruscan Forged and Hammered Iron and Glass Cocktail
By Diego Giacometti, Paul Ferrante
Located in Queens, NY
American Etruscan (circa 1980) forged and hammered iron frame coffee table with a stretcher base
Category
20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 40 in
Vintage Slate Top Coffee Table by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage walnut framed coffee table designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders makes a stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Modernist Mid-Century Black Wire Frame Coffee Table with Square Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern square coffee table with glass top and black powder coated bent tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wire
H 15.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Chrome and Brass Open Frame Coffee Table in the Manner of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee table, of chrome and brass, having a rectangular top of glass, on base with square-section
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
A Large Fine French 1970s Metal Frame Coffee Table with a Travertine Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large fine French 1970s stainless steal base coffee table with a travertine top.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
H 17.41 in W 63.39 in D 29.93 in
Hand Crafted Mosaic Tile Brass Framed Coffee Table York City Studio, c. 1950
By Clay Mosaics & Ceramics Inc. NY
Located in Camden, ME
An early 1950's custom designed coffee table created at the Clay Mosaics & Ceramics, Inc. studio
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Paul Ferrante American Etruscan Forged and Hammered Iron and Glass Cocktail
By Paul Ferrante
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
iron frame coffee table with a stretcher base and arms that rise to support a .5" ogee beveled plate
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 40 in
Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table 'Frame' by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
coffee table is a honest piece that seems to float with discreet and striking presence.
This light
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Brass Framed Smoked Glass Coffee Table By Morex c.1980
By Morex
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant brass-framed coffee table, made in Italy around 1980, is a perfect blend of style and
Category
20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural and Customizable Glass and Powder-Coated Steel Coffee Table
By Sight Unseen, Bestcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on demand.
The Frame coffee table is part of Sight Unseen first-ever furniture collection
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Italian Brass & Carrara Marble Coffee Table circa 1880 Thick Cut Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Italy brass framed coffee table with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 17.72 in W 36.62 in D 21.26 in
Acrylic Frame Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century coffee table with thick glass top set on four clear lucite T-frame legs. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Scandinavian vintage coffee table with metal frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and metal coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture.
The metal frame with magazine
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modern Coffee Table Chrome polished silver Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern club table chrome frame.
Unique design with glass top 10mm thick.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table with Brass Frame
By idealforms, Gio Ponti, Genaro Alvarez
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful glass mosaic coffee table on a solid brass frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table With Black Marble Top & Metal Frame
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table with black marble top and metal frame. The table combines the solid and elegant look
Category
2010s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Coffee Table with Chunky Lucite Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee or cocktail table, having a square top of glass, on a frame of extruded Lucite, raised on
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Coffee Table with black Iron Frame, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular coffee table featuring a clear glass top resting on an x-shaped black iron frame. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Frame Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal frame coffee table for your home. Each frame coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 213 options for an antique or vintage frame coffee table now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect frame coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A frame coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Emeco, Nendo and Ghidini 1961 each produced at least one beautiful frame coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Frame Coffee Table?
A frame coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $488 and the highest can go for as much as $30,706.
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 Frame Coffee Table
- 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2024There 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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, 2024Coffee 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 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, 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 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.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.