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Coffee Table in Solid Brass, NYC circa 1985
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Custom commissioned coffee table in solid brass made in New York with a center inset glass top, a
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table in Solid Brass, NYC circa 1985
Coffee Table in Solid Brass, NYC circa 1985
H 19.25 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in
Coffee Table by Richard Troy for Art & Industry Soho NYC, 1980
By Richard Troy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee table with four T-shaped, solid steel legs and a clear safety glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table by Alexander Girard & Charles Eames for La Fonda NYC 1960
By Alexander Girard
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Alexander Girard designed coffee or cocktail table for La Fonda de Sol Restaurant in Manhattan's
Category

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

Coffee Table by Ziad Jamaleddine & Makram Elkadi for L.E.F.T Architects NYC
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Geometric, custom coffee or cocktail table designed by L.E.FT Architects comprises one piece of cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bibus Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bibus coffee table, located in NYC.
Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bibus Coffee Table
Bibus Coffee Table
H 24.25 in W 39.5 in D 23 in
Simplon Coffee Table
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel coffee table with bronze mirrored top. Gun metal finish (Table in 1STDIBS@NYDC Showroom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Simplon Coffee Table
Simplon Coffee Table
H 20 in W 44 in D 44 in
Industrial Coffee Table Cart
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great orginal industrial coffee table cart. This amazing cart has 4 iron
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Coffee Table Cart
Industrial Coffee Table Cart
H 15 in W 53 in D 27 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern NYC Screen Print Cocktail Table, Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table attributed to Piero Fornasetti. The table suspended on 4
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Danish modern Teak coffee table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish modern Teak coffee table. Very simple design. Good vintage condition. Made in Denmark
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish modern Teak coffee table
Danish modern Teak coffee table
H 15 in W 48 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency French Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning French Hollywood Regency low table, circa 1950s-1960s. This striking table is designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hollywood Regency French Coffee Table
Hollywood Regency French Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Postmodern Steel and Brass coffee table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful post modern glass top coffee table. Smokey polished steel base with brass accent. Nice
Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Decò Chinoiserie Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Art deco bamboo table with finely inlaid herringbone top in chinoiserie style. Nicely detailed
Category

20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany coffee table in a Parsons style with rectangular top and square legs by Lane Furniture
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 54.75 in D 19 in
Modern Neoclassical Coffee Table Mastercraft style
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and rare coffee table. Modern Neoclassical design in the manner of Mastercraft with spot
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
Bent Sage Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
M_012 Coffee Table / Travertine by Monolith
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The M_012 Coffee Table is masterfully carved from a single slab of travertine. It's brutalist
Category

2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

M_012 Coffee Table / Travertine by Monolith
M_012 Coffee Table / Travertine by Monolith
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in
Stoolen Coffee Table in Walnut 36"
By Uhuru Design, Bill Hilgendorf
Located in Denver, PA
-fitted into a unique pattern. The Stoolen works well as an end table, stool, or coffee table. Originating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Alabaster Coffee Table by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster coffee table by Swell Studio Dimensions: D92 x W92 x H36 cm Material: Claro walnut
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Harvey Probber Rosewood Coffee Table Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cuffs. A rare and unusual design. Unsigned, but from a NYC Harvey Probber furnished interior.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Brass Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Directoire-style green marble top coffee table on brass legs, circa 1950. Dimensions: 20.5"H x 46"W
Category

Vintage 1950s Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Erode Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Erode Coffee Table by Aaron Scott Dimensions: Ø 91.5 x H 30.5 cm Materials: White oak and glass
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Glass

Erode Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
Erode Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
H 12.01 in Dm 36.03 in
Loch Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Loch coffee table by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 137.5 x W 137.5 x H 36 cm Materials: atlantic
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cedar

Loch Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
Loch Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
H 14.18 in W 54.14 in D 54.14 in
N2 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 coffee table by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 122 x W 122 x H 41 cm Materials: bleached cherry
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

N2 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
N2 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
N3 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N3 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 122 x W 122 x H 41 cm Materials: Walnut, Glass
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

N3 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
N3 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Hollywood Regency Brass and Onyx Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful brass glass top coffee table with onyx detail. Campaign style table with visual impact
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Valentino Glass Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia
By Cattelan Italia
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful vintage Valentino coffee table, designed by Emanuele Zenere for Cattelan Italia
Category

20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco coffee table in gilt hand forged iron, by Rene Prou, circa 1930. 44” long x 26
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
H 23 in W 44 in D 26 in
Mastercraft Brass coffee table greek key accent
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful and classic style in this brass and glass coffee table by Mastercraft. Greek Key detail
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Briance Coffee Table, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1960s inspiration. This elegant kidney shaped coffee table features a white Carrara marble top
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials: Powder
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
Bent Coral Orange Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
M_012 Coffee Table / Lava Stone by Monolith
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The M_012 Coffee Table is masterfully carved from a single slab of lava stone (recinto negro). It's
Category

2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Lava

M_012 Coffee Table / Lava Stone by Monolith
M_012 Coffee Table / Lava Stone by Monolith
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in
Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
Located in Geneve, CH
Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph Dimensions: D 70 x W 120 x H 40 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
Fold Classic Travertine Coffee Table by Etamorph
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
T2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T2 coffee table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 35.5 x 155 x 55.9 cm Materials: carved blackened
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

T2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
T2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
H 22.01 in W 61.03 in D 13.98 in
T1 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T1 coffee table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 35.5 x 152.4 x 55.9 cm Materials: carved blackened
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

T1 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
T1 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
H 22.01 in W 60.01 in D 13.98 in
Larry Laslo for Directional Glass Coffee Table
By Larry Laslo
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Huge Industrial modern glass and steel cocktail table by Larry Laslo for Directional. Wonderful
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak square Coffee Table
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Beautiful teak wood coffee table. No labels. Located in Brooklyn NYC. (2) matching tables available
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore green coffee table by Åsa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
Ettore Green Coffee Table by Åsa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic glass
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
Ettore Blue Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Geneve, CH
Ettore purple coffee table by Asa Jungnelius Dimensions: 43 x 67 x 100 cm Materials: Dichroic
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
Ettore Purple Coffee Table by Asa Jungnelius
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
Hollywood Regency Iron and Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique textured wrought iron coffee or cocktail table with beveled glass top. Beautiful brass
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

N3 Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N3 Coffee Table by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 122 x W 122 x H 41 cm Materials: Walnut, Glass
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

N3 Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
N3 Walnut Coffee Table by Aaron Scott
H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Mid Century Pietra Dura Octagonal Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique octagonal lacquer coffee or cocktail table wit Pietra Dura insert. Wonderful colors and
Category

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

Materials

Marble

1980s Square Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1980s square travertine coffee table, made in Italy. The table's square top sits atop a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Style Cocktail Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Palm Regency style glass and wood handled cocktail table featuring a painted
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Spiral Leg Folk Art Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Spiral legs and original patina. From the Museum of Folk Art NYC.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern lucite snail spiral glass top coffee table. Base is made of clear polished lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Chinese Black Lacquer And Chinoiserie Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Philip Colleck Antiques. NYC.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Reveal Block Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal block coffee table by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: W 127 x D 76 x H 28 cm. Materials
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Reveal Block Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
Reveal Block Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
H 11.03 in W 50.01 in D 29.93 in
ORO - OT2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OT2 coffee table by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W91.5 x D91.5 x H30.5 cm
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

ORO - OT2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
ORO - OT2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
H 12.01 in W 36.03 in D 36.03 in
Mid century modern Lane walnut checkered parsons coffee table
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Lane walnut checkered parsons coffee table. Great Solid Coffee table. Simple
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Fossilized Pink Marble Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic pink marble coffee table set in regency style frame. Great lines and presence with pink
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid Century Gold Gilt Scrolling Iron Glass Coffee table
By Arturo Pani
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great quality vintage Hollywood Regency/Brutalist coffee table. Item features a substantial .75
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Mid-Century Modern Black Glass & Steel Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A European Mid-Century Modern coffee table from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of glass and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
various types of furniture. This vintage Lane wood coffee table combines style and functionality. With its
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Polished Bronze Stainless Steel Transition Coffee Table Limited Edition
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
to stunning effect. The large, low stainless steel coffee table features a bronze pattern running
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Brass Cabriole Leg and Industrial Design Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elegant modern brass coffee table with cabriole legs and Industrial design frame with twist
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Birch Swedish Coffee Table by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish birch veneer low large coffee table blonde finish by Ulferts
Category

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

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak wood Coffee Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful solid teak coffee table. Amazing jointery on legs very sturdy and great design. Located
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak wood side table or Coffee Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Solid teak side table table. Amazing jointery on legs very sturdy and great design
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Karl springer coffee table or bench textured solid cast resin
By Karl Springer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Karl springer coffee table or bench textured solid cast resin. Table is a cream colored fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

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Coffee Tables Nyc For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the coffee tables nyc you’re looking for. A coffee tables nyc — often made from metal, steel and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the coffee tables nyc you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee tables nyc made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee tables nyc over the years, but those crafted by Alexander Girard, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Richard Troy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Coffee Tables Nyc?

A coffee tables nyc can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,760, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Tables Nyc
  • 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, 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 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 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.

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

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

  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 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, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.