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Patterned Marquetry Scenic Organic Doweled Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Ferdinando Loffredo
Located in Southampton, NJ
An organic artist patterned teak dowel 3-tier cocktail table having a beautiful landscape feature
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Solid Teak & Walnut Block Swedish Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs Mint
By Carl Hansen, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid teak & walnut Block Swedish coffee table on tapered dowel legs mint.
Beautiful two tone
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Rectangle Coffee Table Tapered Dowel Legs
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak rectangle coffee table tapered dowel legs.
Hans Wegner, Peter
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Smoked Glass Top Coffee Table with Dowel Bottom Shelf
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bamboo bronze glass top rectangular coffee table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
H 18 in W 22 in D 60 in
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Round Top Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs MINT!
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gordon Martz Tile Mosaic Mid-Century Modern round top coffee table on tapered dowel legs MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Ceramic
Lotta Coffee Table
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This reclaimed pine coffee table is seen here in 60" x 60", but can be ordered in any size.
Each
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Malibu walnut Coffee Table
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
100% solid walnut rectangular coffee table with hand turned dowel legs. Part of the SLTWTR Co
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Two Tone Oak Coffee Table
Located in Manchester, GB
Mid-century Modern inspired Coffee Table. Made entirely of quarter sawn English Oak, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Oak
Italian Modern Step Coffee Table with Shelf
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern step coffee table with 12" H shelf. Oval rectangle shape on tempered
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
Klara Coffee Table made from Reclaimed Pine
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is seen here in 54"x 60" x 17" however it can be made in any size. It has
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Solid Walnut Coffee Table by Ace Hi
By ACE-HI
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic mid century coffee table, made in California, by Ace-Hi as part of the Prelude line. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Tether White Oak Nesting Coffee Table set
By Michael kussman
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
be customized in size. hand turned dowel legs. Price is for the set of 2 tables. .
44×16 (upper
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Brutalist solid oak slatted coffee table, Netherlands 1960s
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ECHT, NL
Handcrafted slatted coffee table. Made from solid oak. The oak slats are connected to each other
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak Y-Leg Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Y-leg coffee table by Lawson-Fenning. The Y-leg coffee tabletop is composed of solid American
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Les Prismatique Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful Lucite and chrome cocktail table by Les Prismatique. The base is comprised of 3" diameter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Oak Y-Leg Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Y-leg coffee table by Lawson-Fenning. The Y-leg coffee tabletop is composed of solid American
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Arne Halvorsen Teak Coffee Table for Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg, Arne Halvorsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid teak wood coffee table manufactured by Norwegian cabinetmaker, Rasmus Solberg. Bull nose edge
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pine Coffee Table, Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970's
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
the information collected.
More than just thick sections of pine, this coffee table actually contains
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Coffee Table after Maxime Old, France Circa 1930
By Maxime Old
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wooden coffee table after Maxime Old has a matchbook walnut veneer top that is supported by round
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Coffee Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is made in solid walnut or alder with ebonized legs. This modern design is
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ernest C. Masi American Mid-Century Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern coffee table with square top and four exterior cylindrical legs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Early Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Bentwood Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Steam Bent Maple Coffee Table, C. 1930. Featuring a floating
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Maple
Margaretta Coffee Table in Vintage Walnut, by Petersen Antiques
By Kylee Shintaffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut coffee table is seen here in 44" x 56", however it can be built in any size
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Margaretta Coffee Table in Vintage Walnut, by Petersen Antiques
By Nore Lindgren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom walnut coffee table is seen here in 48" x 48", however it can be built in any size
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sunburst Red Tile Mosaic Round Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber, Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round red and white tile brass bezel incased top Sun burst shape coffee table on round tapered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Block Leg Coffee Table made from Oak and Reclaimed Pine
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is seen here in 72″ x 48″, but can be ordered in any size. It is built with an
Category
2010s American Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Solid Oak and Wrought Iron Coffee Table, France ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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In a rather distinctive way, softness and tradition merge in this coffee table. While it is elemental
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture Co 'Planner Group' Maple Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 'Planner Group' maple coffee table with a rectangular top resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 14.5 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Cesare Occhi Walnut Coffee Table George Nakashima Bucks County Studio Woodworker
By Cesare Occhi
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An unsigned round walnut coffee table by Cesare Occhi (New Hope School). Purchased directly from
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 17.75 in W 27.8 in D 27.8 in
Coffee Table Model 751 By Ico Parisi For Cassina, Italy 1962
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hellouw, NL
This beautiful timeless coffee table has an architectural character and can be used effortlessly in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Japanese 'Shou Sugi Ban' Low Cedar Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Coronado, CA
this traditional Japanese design. The table has no no nails or screws. It is all dowel and joint
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cedar
Nola Coffee Table in Rift Oak, Made to Order by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rift sawn oak coffee table is seen here in 40" x 60" x 17" H with 3" legs and table top
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball attributed maple "magazine" coffee table - bench. Featuring an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Large Oversize Boat Shape Rosewood & Walnut Coffee Table Brass Inlay Marble Tile
Located in Rockaway, NJ
coffee table on tapered dowel legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 48 in D 72 in
Large Waterfall Coffee Cocktail Table with Beveled Edge and Faux Grasscloth
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
This customizable table features a waterfall design, beveled edges and a vinyl
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Ten10 Madeira Line Round Coffee Table Solid Plank Teak Top Stainless Steel Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
another color. One of the photos shows the coffee table (at left) next to the side table (at right) for
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gibbings for Widdicomb Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table Mint!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Triangular Tapered Dowel Leg Coffee Side Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Surrealism Sculptural Hand Table Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning hand and foot table design and made by Mexican Surrealism artist Pedro Friedeberg in his
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Low Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An ebonized mahogany low table with a lower shelf and singe drawer on cylindrical dowel legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Slatted Cocktail Table Manner of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant cocktail table with a slatted top which a dowel rod passes thru on both ends as
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.25 in W 59.5 in D 17.25 in
Square Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dowel Leg Side Coffee Occasional Table Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern walnut dowel leg side coffee occasional table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15 in W 21 in D 21 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Oiled Walnut Dowel Legs Square Coffee Table Mint!
By John Stuart Inc., Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut dowel legs square coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ebonised Walnut Tile Top Dowel Tapered Leg Knife Edge Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonised walnut tile top dowel tapered leg knife edge mid-century coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 14 in W 52 in D 22 in
Teak Danish Modern Wrap Around Fan Shape Coffee Table Dowel Tapered Legs Mint!
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual teak Danish modern wrap around fan shape coffee table dowel tapered legs mint!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Teak
H 21 in W 63 in D 29 in
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
By Drexel, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Oversize 32" Wide Two Drawers Dowel Leg Step End Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 23 in W 32 in D 32 in
Primitive Coffee Table / Side Table from Reclaimed Antique Wood.
By Restored/Modified by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table is is seen here in 26″ x 45″ x 17″ H however it can be ordered in any size
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Console Tables
Materials
Pine
Sallingboe, Large Round Coffee Table in Pine & Ceramic, Danish Design, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Britt Sallingboe
Located in Odense, DK
Such a lovely large round brutalist coffee table / sofa table in solid pine with handmade ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pine
Large Round Coffee Table in Pine & Ceramic by Sallingboe, Danish Design, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Britt Sallingboe
Located in Odense, DK
Such a lovely large round brutalist coffee table / sofa table in solid pine with handmade ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Pine
H 20.87 in Dm 49.22 in
Black Table by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
other colors and sizes.
Dimensions: 52 x 52 x H 36cm.
The table is a classic coffee table from
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Oak Table by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
colors sizes.
Dimensions: 52 x 52 x H 36cm.
A stunning danish designed coffee table from Kristina
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
XL Black Table by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
other colors and sizes.
Dimensions: 78 x 78 x H 36cm.
XL black table is a big coffee table based on
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
XL Oak Table by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
other colors and sizes.
Dimensions: 78 x 78 x H 36cm.
XL Oak Table is a huge coffee table based on
Category
2010s Danish Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Designed for use as a coffee table, bench, or interchangeable base for smaller Glenn of California case
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris Natural Teak Wood Round Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive four inch single slab coffee table made from century old teak wood. We added three legs
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Solid Oak Minimalist Side Table with Scultpted Legs, France, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist solid oak side or coffee table; dowels mounting. In good vintage condition.
This item
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Stacking Solid Teak End Table Set by France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Jose, CA
coffee table or separate as three end tables.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Strikha Table Lamp by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Week: SOLOD ?abinet, HRYB coffee-table — participants of the exhibition.
2018
Paris Design Week
Category
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ten10 Madeira Line Round Side Table Solid Plank Teak Top Stainless Steel Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
another color. One of the photos shows the side table (at right) next to the coffee table (at left) for
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Reclaimed Beech Trunk-Slab Custom-Made Table the Netherlands
By George Nakashima
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This vintage solid beech slab has been reclaimed from a rustic coffee table from the 1960s
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 39.77 in
Pair of Solid Walnut Danish modern Ace side tables in the style of Peter Hivdit
By ACE-HI
Located in Las Vegas, NV
lines of their popular coffee table, with slightly bowed edges and rounded corners. The expertly joined
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
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Dowel Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dowel coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every dowel coffee table was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dowel coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right dowel coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one dowel coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Glenn of California and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dowel Coffee Table?
Prices for a dowel coffee table start at $1,250 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $2,467.
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 Dowel Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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