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Coffee Table Female

Exceptional Vintage Female Nude Sculpture Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful museum quality bronze sculpture of a nude female leaning, circa 1970. Her arms are
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Display Tray Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved Female Dancer Walnut Coffee Table. Item features a glass display
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Female Nude Sculpture Coffee Table Base
Located in Rīga, LV
Exceptional craftsmanship - delicate and sensual. This figurative artwork can be exposed as a sculpture, laying on the back or standing on the knees. Outstanding collectible item!
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

C. Conndray Bronze Figural Art Nouveau Sculpture Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Louis Icart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully patinated, absolutely exquisite Art Nouveau figural bronze coffee table by C. Conndray
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Repose" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important “Repose” or “Brooding Woman” coffee table with cast bronze female nude on a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Bronze

Gae Aulenti for Knoll 'Jumbo' Carrara Marble Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1964
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in New York, NY
The 'Jumbo' Carrara marble coffee table by the famed female Italian architect Gae Aulenti, (Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble

Vintage Art Deco Carved Female Dancer Silver Gold Round Coffee Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Style Carved Wood Female Dancer Silver/Gold Round Coffee Side Table. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
were executed in beautiful colors and feature a male and a female. Lovely coffee table or bookcase
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Terracotta

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs
$3,200
H 14.5 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in

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LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table with Reclining Female Figure, Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
the table is signed and features a female nude. See photo for signature.
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important "Me Too" Coffee Table 1970s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and important cast bronze “Me Too” coffee table, female figural sculpture with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Enamel

Midcentury Nude Female Coffee Table Base by Albert Leon Wilson
By Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid century coffee or cocktail table base of a nude woman made of steel high beams. The base is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Vintage Gold Hollywood Regency French Style Female Figural Metal Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage gold Hollywood Regency French style female figural metal coffee table. Item features metal
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Rare Coffee Table with Female Nudes by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare coffee table with scenes of four female nudes in patinated bronze and pewter by Philip and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Modern Picasso Style Figural Female Sculptural Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picasso style figural female sculptural coffee table base sculpture
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Composition

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Greek Horses and Nude Female Round Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Nouveau Style Greek Horses and Nude Female Round Coffee Table. Item
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Bronze & Glass Female Form Cocktail Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful cast bronze female form cocktail table by Lem Cholby circa early 1970's. This example is
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Hand Carved Witco Wood Female Figurative Cocktail Table
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
table. The head dress of this island beauty doubles as a tabletop. Vintage 1960s, carved from solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cedar

Jeanne Pierre Picheny Inspired Blue Jean Coffee Table
By J.A. Mercie 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s sculptural female figurative coffee table. The base is denim clad person supporting the plate
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Memphis Style 1980s Figure Glass and Metal Coffee Table Postmodern
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Memphis Milano style 1980s figure glass and metal coffee table. Welded metal female figure with
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Important Cast Bronze Coffee Table "Fluidity" 1970s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Important large cast bronze coffee table "Fluidity" with male and female bodies entwined with thick
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions
Located in Houston, TX
colors and feature a male and a female. Lovely coffee table or bookcase accessory!
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain, Terracotta

Victorian Marble-Top Coffee Table Figural Female Faces French Carved Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian style rectangular marble-top coffee table with figural maiden faces. Item
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Art Nouveau Style Mid-Century Modern Figural Female Woman Glass Top Coffee Table
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picasso style figural female oval glass top coffee table. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Composition

Early 1900s Carved Wooden Center or Coffee Table with Figurehead Females
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful hand-carved table in Neoclassical Style. This figural table in oakwood is supported by
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival End Tables

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Wood

Empire Figural End Table, Gilt Metal, Candelabra, Deknudt
Located in Retie, BE
Exceptional sculptural neoclassical style, empire style round end table, coffee table, side table
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Empire Side Tables

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Metal

ARP Silver-Leafed Nude Female Figural Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An alluring 1960s silver-leafed nude female figural coffee table with free-form glass top by ARP
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Silver Leaf

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Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a neoclassical Venetian or grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted from a cast of plaster with mythological, sty...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Plaster

ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Oak

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Music Stands

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
$365 / item
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
1970s Japanese Copper & Iron Cantilever Wall Light with Brass Fittings & Cage
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Italian Terrazzo Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and lovely pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. Each Sconce is equipped wi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ingo Maurer, floor lamp mod. Galgen, 1980
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare floor lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design Three oval metal frames of different sizes are covered with an Ami-Kami net. The unconnected paper surfaces illuminated from behind...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Ingo Maurer, floor lamp mod. Galgen, 1980
Ingo Maurer, floor lamp mod. Galgen, 1980
$8,137
H 50.79 in W 33.47 in D 7.88 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Oak, Walnut

Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Shell, Wood

Chinoiserie Pagoda
Chinoiserie Pagoda
$2,800
H 40.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
$5,535 / item
H 79 in W 72 in D 16 in
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed The lower part with a fringe skirt, also with two pillows. Length 6 ft. 6 in. (198.12 cm.), Depth 38 in. (96.52 cm.)
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20th Century Sofas

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Ostrich Leather

Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
$4,000
H 14.38 in W 78.01 in D 37.61 in
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by William Doezema. Measures: 84 in. ...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

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Brass

Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
$5,800
H 85 in W 34 in D 15 in
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
$10,291
H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Located in Napa, CA
Mid-Century molded plastic egg pod chair set, white plastic with leather seating and red piping. Sold as a set. Chairs each: 26" x 36" x 36". Table: 17.5"...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Plastic

Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
Vintage White Egg Pod Chair Set with Side Table
$5,000 / set
H 26 in W 36 in D 36 in
Gorgeous Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-tailored, nicely proportioned and architecturally clean-looking design this two-piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. With even arms, tufted seat cushions and six loose cush...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Gorgeous Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
Gorgeous Harvey Probber Two-Part Sectional Sofa
$9,950 / set
H 27 in W 151 in D 36.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made of metal with a chrome-brass patina. Therefore an attractive color is visible on t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
$17,950
H 32.29 in W 19.89 in D 59.06 in
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Coffee Table Female For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table female for your home. Each coffee table female for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table female — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A coffee table female is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table female that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip and Kelvin LaVerne produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffee Table Female?

Prices for a coffee table female start at $800 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,526.

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 Coffee Table Female
  • 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 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 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, 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.

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  • 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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 22, 2024
    The 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.