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Modern oval coffee table
Modern oval coffee table

Modern oval coffee table

Located in Washington, DC

space. The smooth oval tabletop features a crisp white finish with a warm wood edge, creating a

Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Oval Cocktail Table
Oval Cocktail Table

Oval Cocktail Table

$1,515 / item

Oval Cocktail Table

Located in Annville, PA

An Oval Cocktail Table of the highest quality, produced by Niagara Furniture. Satinwood banding

Category

2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

ERACLE OVAL coffe table
ERACLE OVAL coffe table

ERACLE OVAL coffe table

Located in Pesaro, IT

Oval coffee table with shaped rounded edges and top insert in wood, marble, ceramic or mirror

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table

$2,857Sale Price / item|20% Off

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Yeshi Oval with all structure in hand-crafted limestone in dark anthracite grey

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Oval Marble Coffee Table
Oval Marble Coffee Table

Oval Marble Coffee Table

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Oval marble coffee table From 1970.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Marble

SONIAH Coffee Table Oval
SONIAH Coffee Table Oval

SONIAH Coffee Table Oval

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in Miami, FL

SONIAH / Ukrainian for sunflower / a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth. Handcrafted in living wood, naive SONIAH tables bring the natural world within. Like strong sunflower stems, ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

Arts & Crafts Oval Coffee Table
Arts & Crafts Oval Coffee Table

Arts & Crafts Oval Coffee Table

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts oval coffee table. Original double oval ringed iron base with 6

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Careletto Travertine Oval Coffee Table
Careletto Travertine Oval Coffee Table

Careletto Travertine Oval Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee Table Careletto Travertine Oval with clear glass top with crackeled bronzed pattern each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table
Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table

Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table composed of 3 structures in wood with walnut root veneer with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Naturalistic Style Oval Coffee Table
Chippendale Naturalistic Style Oval Coffee Table

Chippendale Naturalistic Style Oval Coffee Table

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine Rococo style naturalistic carved giltwood oval coffee table or stool. The table with finely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Giltwood

Restoration Hardware Aero Oval Coffee Table
Restoration Hardware Aero Oval Coffee Table

Restoration Hardware Aero Oval Coffee Table

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the Aero Oval Coffee Table by Restoration Hardware, a ‘study in simplicity’. Crafted

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Oval Coffee Table
Art Deco Oval Coffee Table

Art Deco Oval Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

An oval two-tier glass top coffee table with mahogany supports accented with brass feet. It has two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rattan Oval Shaped Coffee Table
Vintage Rattan Oval Shaped Coffee Table

Vintage Rattan Oval Shaped Coffee Table

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage boho chic coffee table features rattan construction, original finish, and oval shaped

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Modern Ebony Wood Oval Coffee Table
Modern Ebony Wood Oval Coffee Table

Modern Ebony Wood Oval Coffee Table

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Modern Ebony Wood Oval Coffee Table with 4 decorative 24K gold leaf balls to be used as a sside

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Not only does the oval shape encourage easy movement and flow around a seating area, this clever

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Regency Style Oval Coffee Table

Regency Style Oval Coffee Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

furnishings, this Regency Style Oval Coffee Table brings a slice of historic luxury to modern living

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval surfboard style coffee table with excellent woven shelf. Warm walnut grain and thick sturdy

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cord, Wood

Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table

Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

. These tables are stocked in oval or square shapes and can also be customized to suit individual

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Resin, Coconut

Oval Black Lak Coffee Table
Oval Black Lak Coffee Table

Oval Black Lak Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table oval black lak with solid mahogany wood structure and with veneered mahogany in black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Palm Oval Coffee Table by Marioni
Palm Oval Coffee Table by Marioni

Palm Oval Coffee Table by Marioni

Located in Geneve, CH

Palm Oval Coffee Table by Marioni Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 50 cm. Materials: Brass structure

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table
French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table

French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French-style mahogany oval cocktail table, with a brass-bound top and under tier, the top fitted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Brass

Oval Low Table from Denmark
Oval Low Table from Denmark

Oval Low Table from Denmark

Located in Sagaponack, NY

supporting an oval top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table
Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table

Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A oval-shaped cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne with Asian motif in polychromed and acid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table

Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

The juxtaposition of the intricate flower motifs against the clean lines of the base creates a visually captivating design. The harmonious blend of elements in the coffee table makes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table
Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table

Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

With modern neoclassic features and is beautifully detailed with a beveled glass top that reflects shimmering Blush Taupe paint underneath. The piece has two drawers; the top drawer...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage oval brutalist stone coffee table. Beautifully tiled stones with gorgeous brown/green

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage oval beech wood coffee table, 1980s
Vintage oval beech wood coffee table, 1980s

Vintage oval beech wood coffee table, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage beech wood oval shaped two tierr coffee table with inlaid two tone stone and 4 elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio

Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

One of the Studio's Classic oval coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood

Category

2010s Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Italian Brass and Marble Oval Coffee Table
Italian Brass and Marble Oval Coffee Table

Italian Brass and Marble Oval Coffee Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

slender oval shaped Carrara marble top rests on polished, sculpted curved legs reflecting the glamour of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s

Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Elegant travertine coffee table with an oval table top resting on a rectangular base. This

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s
Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s

Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Oval traventine midcentury coffee table from Italy, 1960s  

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Oval Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Contemporary Oval Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Contemporary Oval Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary oval coffee table with a brass base and glass top.

Category

20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass & Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
Vintage Brass & Oval Glass Top Coffee Table

Vintage Brass & Oval Glass Top Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Vintage Brass & Oval Glass Top Coffee Table. Featuring a post-modern design

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Oval beveled edge surfboard on wood base. Sleek design. Stone top in polished marble or travertine

Category

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

Materials

Stone

Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table

Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with Marine varnished top for water or beach protection.This keeps it safe in bad weather...

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table

Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table

By Charles Hollis Jones, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern machine crafted brass base with glass top coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table
French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table

French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and rare coffee table in the modern neoclassical spirit with a polished dark wood frame resting on tapered solid brass legs. A piece of original Carrara marble gives the a...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Modern Oval Two Tier Cocktail Table
Modern Oval Two Tier Cocktail Table

Modern Oval Two Tier Cocktail Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

With a refined oval shape, this cocktail table is a captivating addition to living interiors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Wood

Italian Marble Cocktail Table, Neoclassical Style, Oval Small
Italian Marble Cocktail Table, Neoclassical Style, Oval Small

Italian Marble Cocktail Table, Neoclassical Style, Oval Small

Located in New York, NY

A relatively small oval Italian marble cocktail table, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table

Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table

Located in Redding, CT

Gilt faux bamboo oval coffee table with very thick oval glass top. Elegant statement piece and the

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table
French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table

French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table

Located in Redding, CT

French style oval iron coffee table. Romantic scroll work and diminutive size make this table very

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Meticulously Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table
Meticulously Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table

Meticulously Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Italian oval coffee table with exquisite scrolled floral marquetry inlay of various woods, even on

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Bjorn Wiinblad oval Table   Sweden 1960
Bjorn Wiinblad oval Table   Sweden 1960

Bjorn Wiinblad oval Table Sweden 1960

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Paris, FR

Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Unique Oval coffee table, frame and edging in brass, table top dark

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut
Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut

Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut

Located in Cincinnati, US

small: rectangle, oval, square, and circle.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo
Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo

Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo

By Annibale Colombo

Located in Milan, IT

dynamic support for the oval top, onto which is placed a thin slab of Forest Green marble. The marble

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Walnut Oval Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow
Walnut Oval Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow

Walnut Oval Cocktail Table by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in New York, NY

in 2013, the oval cocktail table is classically midcentury. The surface’s oval shape is simple

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Cherrywood Oval Coffee Table, England, circa 1850
Victorian Cherrywood Oval Coffee Table, England, circa 1850

Victorian Cherrywood Oval Coffee Table, England, circa 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

example of mid-Victorian elegance, this oval coffee table, crafted in England around 1850, embodies the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cherry

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Tullia Oval Coffee Table
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Tullia Oval Coffee Table

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Tullia Oval Coffee Table

By Isabella Costantini

Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT

an oval glass top laying on a wood crossed base. It is enriched by a precious, elegant, bronze and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Adirondack Chic Elk Antler & Oval Glass Coffee Table
Adirondack Chic Elk Antler & Oval Glass Coffee Table

Adirondack Chic Elk Antler & Oval Glass Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Adirondack style oval beveled glass coffee table with authentic elk horn base.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Antler, Glass

Coral Rock Saturn Coffee Table Oval
Coral Rock Saturn Coffee Table Oval

Coral Rock Saturn Coffee Table Oval

By Lilian Mustelier

Located in Miami, FL

Made to order Florida Keystone 16” sphere with 4” planter. Polished oval glass table top 1/2

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Coral

Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table
Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table

Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage oval glass and Lucite table. This table has a glass top and a Lucite base of cylinders in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism
Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism

Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of vintage wooden side tables. These sofa tables feature a simple top with rounded corners and an exposed X-shaped frame from which tapered legs depart. The elegant and mini...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler
Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler

Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler

By Willy Rizzo

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Oval cork coffee table with copper beverage cooler or planter in the manner of Willy Rizzo Copper

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Mid Century Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table

Mid Century Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table

Located in Esperance, NY

This is an absolute gorgeous inlaid Italian table with brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Oval + Glass Coffee Table by Stonehill
Mid Century Oval + Glass Coffee Table by Stonehill

Mid Century Oval + Glass Coffee Table by Stonehill

By Stonehill

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: England Designer: Stonehill Manufacturer: Stonehill Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Mahogany, Glass Measurements: 51.5″ wide x 24″ deep x 16.5″ tall

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Oval Elm Coffee Table
Art Deco Style Oval Elm Coffee Table

Art Deco Style Oval Elm Coffee Table

$1,296Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Style Oval Elm Coffee Table

Located in Lomita, CA

The combination of the oval shape and geometry of art deco style for this elm wood table creates a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand
Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand

Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian period, mahogany oval butlers tray of Panelled

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Oval Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oval coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 3366 antique and vintage oval coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 930 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oval coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oval coffee tables bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some oval coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller oval coffee tables, measuring 2 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Oval coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joel Escalona, Eero Saarinen and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much are Oval Coffee Tables?

Prices for oval coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, oval coffee tables begin at $10 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,622.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Oval Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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