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Kidney Coffee table XL version by Vintage On Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D35 H17.25
Handcrafted Larger Version of our Kidney coffee table made in house by Vintage On
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
1950s Spanish Kidney Coffee Table in Carved Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury carved wood kidney coffee table, 1950s.
This table has a strong construction inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Made to Order- XL version two tiered kidney coffee table set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D31 D17 H17.75
Smaller W21.5 H11
Handcrafted EXTRA LARGE VERSION of our Kidney coffee table
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Mosaic Top, Gold and Black Kidney Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delve into the elegance of the Mid Century Modern era with this unique Kidney Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Linen Wrapped Kidney Freeform Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage wrapped Linen Kidney Coffee Table in the style of Karl Springer & Maitland Smith
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen
Small Kidney Two Tiered Coffee Table Set- Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43 D26 D13.5 H18
Nesting table W17.5 H12.5
Handcrafted Kidney coffee table made in house by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Made to Order Small Kidney Two Tiered Coffee Table Set-Full Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W42 D26 D20 D18 H17.5
Nesting table W17.5 H12.5
Handcrafted Kidney coffee table made in house by
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paint
XL version Kidney two tiered coffee table set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52 D35 H17.25
Side table W21.75 D21.75 H11.25
Handcrafted EXTRA LARGE VERSION Kidney coffee
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Made To Order Smallest Version- Kidney Two Tiered Coffee Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
41.75ʺW × 27.75ʺD × 17ʺH
Smallest Version
Handcrafted Kidney coffee table made in house by
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Medium Version Kidney Two Tiered Coffee Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium version offered.
Measures: Stool W 21.75 D 21.75 H 11.5
Handcrafted Kidney coffee table
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern kidney shaped coffee table featuring stone composite top and wooden base.
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Postmodern Laminated Two Tiered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern laminated two tiered kidney shaped coffee table. This stunning post modern laminate
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Organic Kidney Shape Faux Marble Finish Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern faux stone marble finish kidney shape coffee table. Perfect Kagan decor match.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Coastal MCM Kidney Bean Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM Rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of the iconic Paul Frankl. A chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very rare birchwood kidney side coffee table designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe Holland
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid Century Modern Kidney Shape Brass & Lucite Base Coffee Table Mint!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Mastercraft, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Modern Kidney Shape Brass and Lucite Base Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Glass Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Coffee Table. Featuring a kidney shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Atomic Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Glass & Oak Coffee Table
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic biomorphic/kidney shaped coffee table attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in W 43 in D 26 in
Scrumptious Pearsall style Sculptural Walnut 2 Tier Coffee Table Kidney Shaped
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Adrian Pearsall style 2 tier walnut kidney shaped coffee table. This table is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15 in W 68 in D 30 in
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table with faux eggshell lacquer mosaic pattern
By Jean Dunand, Karl Springer, Maitland Smith, Alexander Lamont
Located in London, GB
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table, Mid-century style, c. 1980s
Zebra/tiger faux eggshell
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
H 17.92 in W 47.64 in D 28.75 in
Rosewood Kidney-Shaped Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood kidney shaped low table, the shaped top above two spindled supports conjoined by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1950's Mid Century Modern Kidney Shape Tesselated Stone Coffee/ Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Kidney Shaped Tesselated Stone Coffee/ Cocktail Table. Coordinating
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.5 in W 33.75 in D 47.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Organic Kidney Shape Elevated Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern c1960s vintage kidney shape black lacquer elevated glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15 in W 30 in D 48 in
Mid-Century Walnut Glass Kidney Shaped Large Coffee Table Adrian Pearsall Style
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional and beautiful large, Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped glass cocktail coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 14.5 in W 64.63 in D 33.75 in
Jens Risom Danish Kidney-Shaped Beige Mica and Walnut Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century coffee / cocktail table with a kidney-shaped table top with a beige marbled mica
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 38 in D 25.5 in
Two-Tier "L" Shape Glass and Brass Organic Kidney Shape Coffee Table
By Design Institute America, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern DIA style "L" shape or kidney shape glass top brass frame coffee center table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang or Kidney Shaped Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mid-Century Modern boomerang or kidney-shaped coffee table with sculptural wood legs, 1950s-1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Gesso Washed and Stained Kidney Shape Glass Top Natural Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern very nice example of natural driftwood kidney shape coffee table. Nice gesso
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Driftwood
H 16 in W 52 in D 39 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut, Glass, Brass Kidney Shape Coffee Table 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the manner of Adrian Pearsall, a coffee table with three tapered walnut legs with brass caps
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 54.5 in D 28 in
Corner Kidney L Shape Laminated Top Mid Century Modern Coffee Table Black White
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice organic kidney shape Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 15 in W 64 in D 32 in
Kidney Comma Shape Two Tier Glass Walnut & Brass Conical Leg Coffee Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern organic shape two tier glass top brass cone shape tapered T-tri legged coffee
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 22 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table w/ Kidney Glass Top by Forest Wilson, c. 1960s
By Forest Wilson
Located in Deland, FL
woodgrains and a vintage kidney-shaped top this coffee table is sure to make a BOLD impression in any space
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15 in W 37 in D 43 in
Organic Kidney Comma Shape Two-Tier Glass Top Brass Leg Walnut Coffee Side Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern unusual irregular boomerang shape coffee side table on tapered brass legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 52 in D 27 in
Mid Century Kidney Table, 1960´s, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century kidney table, made of stained beech wood, associated with world-renowned exhibition
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Kidney Shaped Cocktail Table Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous kidney shaped cocktail table attributed to Adrian Pearsall & Craft Associates. Walnut tri
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Kidney Shaped Side Table Produced by Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1970s
By Svensk Fur
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nicely shaped organic formed side table in pine and brass with black lacquered legs. The legs with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Post Mod Kidney Shaped Marble Top Table with Glass Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage post mod kidney shaped marble top table with glass base
Fabulous piece in excellent
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Italian Modern Kidney Shape Marble Cocktail Table with Brass Legs
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Italian coffee table from Italy circa 1960's. It features an irregular free-form kidney
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 54.5 in D 29 in
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Black & White Kidney Shape Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large free form coffee table from Italy circa 1980's. It features cast concrete legs with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Etagere with 3 glass plates, kidney shape, 1950s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Three glass plates, 2 of which are kidney-shaped
and 1 round, resting on 3 legs.
The table can be
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Organic Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An artistic expression of modern elegance, this cocktail table adds interest and fluidity to living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Italian Three Tier Kidney Shaped Brass & Marquetry Étagére
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Mid-century Italian Three Tier Kidney Shaped Brass & Decorative Marquetry Étagére.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 21.26 in D 11.42 in
Chinese Hardstone Mounted Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Kidney shaped with top mounted with various soapstones etc, carved rounded sides, cabriole legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Aluminum & Glass Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An aluminum base with a new 1/2 inch kidney shaped glass top coffee/cocktail table circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Acrylic Coffee Table by Vasa Mihich
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist acrylic coffee table with turquoise and blue tones by Vasa Mihich. Kidney shape glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
"Flora" Biomorphic Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
"Flora" Contemporary Coffee table with an Biomorphic sculptural base constructed of hand-forged
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
White Gesso Coffee Table with Mirror Top
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Remy coffee table, expertly crafted by Mr. Brown Home. This exquisite piece seamlessly combines sleek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gesso, Mirror
Important Midcentury Coffee Table Santambrogio & De Berti
By Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in Norwood, NJ
Glass and mirrored top coffee or cocktail low table manufactured by Santambrogio & De Berti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Three Legged Coffee Table or Bench
Located in London, London
Coffee table or could be used as a bench
Rustic
Irregular kidney-shaped top
Three legs
Wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Lucite Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sensuous sculptural cocktail table featuring a biomorphic kidney shaped glass top, as well as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Walnut
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-molded rattan trim along the edge.
The restored rattan and mahogany Kidney-shaped coffee table exudes
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Swedish Grace 20th Century Walnut Veneer Coffee Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Grace coffee table from the 1930s to 1940s. The table has a kidney shaped table top that is
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern coffee table features thick kidney shaped green glass. Unique sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Walnut Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sensuous sculptural cocktail table featuring a biomorphic kidney shaped glass top, as well as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Mirrored Coffee Table by Campbell Glass Los Angeles
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Regency style kidney design 1970s mirrored coffee table by Campbell Glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large coffee table by Svante Skogh for Laauser, 1960s Germany.
By Svante Skogh
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large coffee table by Svante Skogh for Laauser, 1960s Germany. Kidney-shaped coffee table with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid century modern Johannes Andersen ''Capri'' Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Madrid, ES
Large kidney shaped coffe table in teak wood, model “Capri” designed by Johannes Andersen (Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 20.08 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
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Kidney Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic kidney coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every kidney coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 160 options for an antique or vintage kidney coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kidney coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A kidney coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kidney coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and A.H. Stock produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Kidney Coffee Table?
Prices for a kidney coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,340.
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 Kidney Coffee Table
- What are kidney tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kidney tables are a style of curved tables popularized in the 1950s. A mid-century modern staple, they could feature drawers and were often used as a coffee table piece. Shop a range of kidney tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a kidney table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A kidney table is called that because of its curvy shape, which is similar to that of a human kidney or a kidney bean. During the 1950s, the curvy lines and elegant simplicity of the kidney table rendered it a covetable and trendy furnishing. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of kidney tables.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 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.
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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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Midcentury Modern Folding Desk
Walnut Brass Leg Round Table
Lane Oak
1950 Brass Trimmed Table
Vintage Wood Folding Table
Bowl Table Lamp
Cleaning Cart
Amethyst Glass Jewelry
Marbled Wood
Mid Century Style Conference Table
Vanity Foldable
Fold Vanity
Folding Vanity
Restored Burl Table
Console Table Tray
Egg Shaped Table
German Marble Top Tables
Faux Stone Table