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Tessellated Fossil Stone and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil coffee table with a stepped and beveled edge top with inlaid brass border
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Heinz Lilienthal Fossil Coffee Table Germany 1970 Signed
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Munich, DE
The famous german Artist Heinz Lilienthal deigned this eye-catching coffee table in 1970. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Stone
‘Fossil’ Coffee Table in Grey Elm Burl Veneer and Aqua Blue Opaque Resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The Fossil tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
H 13.78 in W 30.91 in D 42.92 in
Mid Century Ammonite and Orthoceras Fossil Marble Coffee Table C1970s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
An eye-catching and unusual marble fossil coffee table from 1970s France. Morrocan earth-toned
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 18.9 in W 46.86 in D 27.56 in
Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice fossil stone coffee or side table, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of thin slices
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980's vintage coffee table with wood base and inset fossil stone top.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Taupe Tessellated Fossil Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table with radiused edges and recessed pedestal base. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Fossil Ammonite Tony Duquette Inspired Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
fossil-included marble. This table is one-of-a-kind--it and would be a show-stopping addition to a study
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, 1980s.
This stunning table is made of rough edged brick
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Lucite and Fossil Infused Cast Stone Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucite and fossil infused cast stone coffee table, stunning (54" W x30" D) stained cast stone slab
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
Brass and Resin Vintage Coffee Table with Marine Fossils
Located in Milano, IT
Rare brass and resin coffee table with marine fossils, designed in the '50s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mactan Octagon Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, fabricated in Belgium in the 80's.
This stunning table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Fossil stone coffee table att. Heinz Lilienthal, Germany 1980s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in DE MEERN, NL
FOSSIL STONE COFFEE TABLE BY HEINZ LILIENTHAL, 1980s
An eye-catching coffee table, designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Fossil N.1 Coffee Table by The Whole Elements
Located in Geneve, CH
a hand-carved coffee table and a set of wall shelves with ceramic tableware, as well as a cabinet
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Casa Bique Tessellated Fossil Stone and Marble Coffee Table
By Casa Bique
Located in Chicago, IL
A derivation of Art Deco style, this coffee table has a square base with setback corners. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Coffee Table Fossil in Brushed Steel and Transparent Opaque Resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The Fossil Tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
The stunning table base is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mactan or Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute coffee or side table, fabricated in the 80's.
In this size it is very hard to find.
This
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
The stunning table base is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of rough
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of rough
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice oval coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice coffee table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s.
This stunning table is made of Mactan
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Tomlinson Fossil Marble Rolled Edges Rounded Corners Rectangle Coffee Table MINT
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tomlinson Fossil Marble Top Rolled Edges Rounded Corners Rectangle Surf Boat One Drawer Coffee
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 15 in W 50 in D 19 in
Coffee Table by Etienne Allemeersch, Rectangular, with Fossil Inlay, 1970's
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table by Etienne Allemeersch, Rectangular, with Fossil Inlay, 1970's
This Hollywood regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Wood
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Tesselated fossil stone and inlaid brass coffee table by Maitland Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
and the tessellated fossil stone was polished to enhance the gloss. The coffee table is in great
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 18.12 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone and Brass Coffee Table Mid Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful coffee table is striking in its unusual shape and will make a statement in your home
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Shell Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
It has a beautiful shape of a oyster
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Majestic Schist Fossil Stone Coffee Table, antique Japanese wooden base. Unique.
Located in Forest, BE
Majestic stone coffee table. The top is made of a golden and grayish slate of schist with fossils
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Schist
H 11.03 in Dm 38.78 in
Maitland-Smith Empire Revival Black Marble and Fossil Stone Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Features four Doric columns, with shafts of creamy tessellated fossil stone, atop a black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Limestone and Chrome Coffee Table with Fossils, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Mid-Century Limestone and Chrome Coffee Table with Fossils, Brazil, c. 1970s.
This rare and
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Chrome
H 15.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Classic Tesselated Fossil Stone and Inlaid Brass Coffee Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautifully handcrafted coffee table with a glass center panel and inlaid brass borders was
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.95 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Ivory Fossil Stone Sculptural Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, circa 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mercer Island, this ivory white Fossil stone coffee table adds elegance, light, air and a natural stone
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.5 in W 51 in D 35 in
70's Karl Springer Style Tessellated Fossil Stone Coffee Center Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Springer Maitland style tessellated fossil stone pedestal coffee side table
with radiused edges and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in the Style of Dario, Fossil Wood Incrustation
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the style of Dario, Fossil Wood Incrustation, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
1970s Fossil Embossed Table on Chromed Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s.
Cast and patinated coffee table with fossil shale relief, raised on chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Modernist Cocktail Table with Fossil Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist cocktail table with fossil marble top.
Polished nickel base with large marble
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Nickel
Cocktail Table with Fossil Top on Steel Base, Prehistoric Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cocktail table with fossil top on steel base
Prehistoric period
From Madagascar.
Great colors.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Future Fossils Low Table in Stoneware and Aluminum by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
The most expressive of the Future Fossils collection, the low table features slip-cast volumes of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MDF Italia Cement Fossil Low Table Indoor / Outdoor by Xavier Lust
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The Belgian designer and sculptor Xavier Lust signs Fossil for MDF Italia, an eclectic furnishing
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
Luten, Clary & Stern, Inc Mid Century Modern Fossil Stone & Brass Cocktail Table
By Luten, Clarey & Stern, Inc.
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Luten, Clary & Stern, Inc. Mid Century Modern Fossil Stone & Brass Coffee or Cocktail Table.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 42 in
Texas Cordova Shellstone Coffee Table
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limestone rectangular coffee table also known as Texas Shellstone, has a thick table top with two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
MDF Italia Set of Three Cement Fossil Low Tables Indoor / Outdoor by Xavier Lust
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The Belgian designer and sculptor Xavier Lust signs Fossil for MDF Italia, an eclectic furnishing
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Early Pia Manu Coffee Table
By Pia Manu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Early coffee table made by Pia Manu in the 1960.
This table is made by concrete circle with inlaid
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Pyrite, Metal
Coffee Table attributed to Heinz Lillienthal
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Temse, BE
Coffee table attributed to Heinz Lilienthal, wood with a marble top with fossils from the Devonian
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Etienne Allemeersch coffee table, Belgium 1970s
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
, crafted this coffee table in resin adorned with inlaid fossil stone.
Do not hesitate to contact us for
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object
Located in Maastricht, NL
“DUMBELL” sculptural coffee table / sculpture / object /
Two metal spheres seemingly flow like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
1014 Heinz Lilienthal Coffee Table 1080s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive coffee table, model 1014, by Heinz Lilienthal from the 1980s. High-quality frame made of
Category
Vintage 1980s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Architectural Coffee Table in Bianco Perlato Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, Bianco Perlato Marble (fossilized marble) and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Luten, Clary, Stern, Inc. High Style Fossil Stone and Satin Brass
Located in New York, NY
American High Style (circa 1980) rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a natural fossil stone
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Mactan Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful coffee table or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s. The beautiful base of the table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Large Scale Polished Stone Veneer Serpentine Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Huge sculptural coffee table veneered with tiles of polished fossil Stone. Thick beveled glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Coral
Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Side Table with Stainless Steel Feet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary petrified wood coffee table on stainless steel feet. A small, organic modern side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Metal
Huge Live-Edge Petrified Wood Coffee Table, Approximately
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous petrified wood slab top and iron base coffee table. This custom coffee table has been
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1980s Pastilles Illuminating Coffee table by Ado Chale
By Ado Chale
Located in Paris, FR
Ado Chale
‘‘Pastilles’’ illuminated coffee table, 1983
Mosaic of cornaline agate stones and resin
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate
Mid-Century Chestnut Black Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century chestnut black marble top coffee table was fashioned from thick planks and timbers of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Beauty of Simplicity Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The beauty of simplicity coffee table by Grzegorz Majka
Dimensions: W 180 x D 80 x H 45 cm
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
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Fossil Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic fossil coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and brass, every fossil coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage fossil coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fossil coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fossil coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fossil coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc and Etienne Allemeersch produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Fossil Coffee Table?
Prices for a fossil coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $34,650, while the average can fetch as much as $3,690.
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 Fossil 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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