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60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table Henning Kjaernulf Design 70s Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal mid-century table coffe Italian design, magazine rack.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
Minimal Mid-Century Table Coffe Italian Design
H 17.33 in W 29.14 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian mid-century table coffee oval form, rosewood and inlaid with precious woods.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
Italian Mid-Century Table Coffee Oval Form
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Round Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design Brass Feet
By Cassina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round table coffee midcentury Italian design brass feet.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Cristal Art Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare crystal art table coffee Midcentury Italian design.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Table Coffee in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Brass and Glass Table Coffee in the Style of Maison Jansen This Sophisticated and glamorous table
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Side Table/Coffee Table by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Brussels , BE
Hollywood Regency Side Table/Coffee Table, by Peter Ghyczy in glass - bronze 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Midcentury Table Coffee 1950s Minimal Sculptural Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury table coffee 1950s minimal sculptural design, made of mahogany wood, iron
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mahogany Midcentury Table Coffe Italian Design Osvaldo Borsani Attributed
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Boomerang mahogany midcentury table coffee Italian design Osvaldo Borsani attributed. Colored
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Mahogany

Round Midcentury Italian Table Coffee Cherrywood Glass Top Cuved Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round midcentury Italian table coffee cherrywood glass top curved wood.
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Walnut Rectangular Table Coffe Italian Design 1950 Glass Top
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury walnut rectangular table coffee Italian design 1950 glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

70s Teak Table Side Table Coffee Table Toften Denmark Design
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak table side table coffee table coffee table Toften Denmark design Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Italian Garden Table Coffe Roberto Mango 1950s Wicker and Iron
By Roberto Mango
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Garden Table Coffe Roberto Mango 1950s wicker and iron.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Minimal Great Table Coffee Maison Mercier Freres France 1970s Brass Steel
By Mercier Freres
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Great Table Coffee Maison Mercier Freres France 1970s Brass steel.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Zevi Furniture Table Coffee 1970 Italian Design Satin Brass Mirrored Glass
By Zevi & C.
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Zevi Furniture table coffee 1970 Italian design satin brass mirrored glass.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Round Midcentury Table Coffe Italian Design Brass Glass Top Engraved Drawings
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round midcentury table coffee Italian design brass glass top engraved drawings.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Coffee Italian Design Walnut Woos Round Form
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern table coffee Italian design walnut woos round form.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Polycarbonate Table Coffee, Brass 1970s Maison Jansen Attributed Faux Marble
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee, 1970s Maison Jansen attributed, feet in polycarbonate, thick brass, and imitation
Category

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

Materials

Brass

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table John Boné Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, John Boone
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table John Boné Mikael Laursen 60s Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Minimalist Midcentury Table Coffee Rectangular Teak Iron Brass 1950s ISA Home
By Home Collection Turin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimalist midcentury table coffee rectangular teak iron and brass 1950s Isa Home.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Table Coffee Piero Ranzani for Elam, 1960s Rosewood Design Mid-Century Modern
By Elam
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee Piero Ranzani for Elam, 1960s rosewood design.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Round Ico Parisi Table Coffee Stildomuselezione 1959 Brass Teak Midcentury
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Ico Parisi table coffee Stildomuselezione 1959 brass teak midcentury. Fire branding of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
The threefold metal bodied, marble center table of Kontra.    Center table, coffee table.
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Travertine Table Side Table / Coffee Table, Travertine, 1970s, Italy
Located in London, England
Side table / coffee table, travertine, 1970s, Italy. Travertine side table with a square top with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design Square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958 Tivoli
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee midcentury Italian design square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Side Table / Coffee Table Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / coffee table attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Midcentury Italian Design Table Coffee Mahogany Brass Marble Gold Brown Beige
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian design table coffee mahogany brass marble gold brown beige, attributed to Paolo
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Table Coffee Italian Design 1980s Wood Black Conical Form Top Glass Round
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table Coffee Italian Design 1980s Wood Black Conical Form Top Glass Round.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Round Gold Table Coffee Glass Top Italian Mid-Century Modern Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round gold table coffee glass top Italian Mid-Century Modern design, 1950s.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
The threefold metal-bodied, marble center table of Kontra.  Center Table, Coffee Table. "Elevate
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Colli Round Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Coffee Leaves Brass Sculpture Glass
By Colli Torino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Colli round Mid-Century Modern Italian table coffee leaves brass sculpture glass top.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Giltwood Beveled Glass Top Cocktail Table Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Faux bamboo giltwood beveled glass top cocktail table coffee table in excellent condition
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Side Table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak table coffee table coffee table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Golden Metal Table Coffee Minimal Rationalist Form Square Top Glass Burchiellaro
By Atelier Burchiellaro
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Golden metal table coffee minimal rationalist form square top glass Burchiellaro, metal with
Category

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

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

Great Paolo Piva B&B Italian Table Coffee Alanda Design Minimalist 1980 Black
By Paolo Piva
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great Paolo Piva B&B Italian table coffee Alanda Design Minimalist 1980 Black.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Round Mid-Century Italian Table Coffe Wood Glass Often Green Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Round Mid-century Italian table coffee wood glass often green Cesare Lacca.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Square Table Coffee Brass Gold Glass Top Mirror Italian Design 1970s Bamboo Rod
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square table coffee brass gold glass top mirror Italian design 1970s bamboo rod.   
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Oval Table Coffee Iron Wood Top Brass Feet Mid-Century Modern 1950 Mahogany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval table coffee iron wood top brass feet Mid-Century Modern 1950 mahogany.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Table Coffee Midcentury Design Glass Top Foot Curved Mahogany Wood Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee midcentury design glass top foot curved mahogany wood Fontana Arte attributed 1950
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Country 1920s Art Deco Occasional Table, Coffee Table, in Walnut, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s, age Art Deco, occasional table, coffee table, in solid walnut, restored and wax-polished
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Coffee Rattan and Iron Janine Abraham e Dirk Jan Rol Mid-Century Design
By Janine Abraham
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table coffee rattan and iron Janne Abraham e Dirk Jan Rol, for Edition Rouger.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Rectangular Table Coffee Italian Design 1970s Brass Marble Portoro Glass Top
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular table coffee Italian design 1970s brass marble Portoro glass top. Made of brass
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish
By Knud Michel
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish Rare handmade coffee table by Knud Michel
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Inge Davidsson Side Table / Coffee Table by Cabinetmaker Ernst Johansson
By Inge Davidsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique side table / coffee table designed by Inge Davidsson. Produced by cabinetmaker Ernst
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables This is a very attractive pair, the tables
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo This Suelo Outdoor Wood Coffee
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Sapele Wood

70s Side Table Coffee Table Teak Danish Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s side table coffee table teak Danish Design Denmark Object: coffee table Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Gueridon Minimalist in solid Brass Round Crystal top Night Stand Table coffee
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gueridon Minimalist in solid Brass Round Crystal top Night Stand Table coffee
Category

2010s Italian Modern Gueridon

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Table Coffee Night stands Carrara Marble Brass and Glass 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Italian Table Coffee Night stands Carrara Marble Brass and Glass 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Big Side Tables / Coffee Tables, Mahogany and Carrara Marble
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of big side tables / coffee tables. Frame of black laquered mahogany. Middle of carrara
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Oriental Satin Walnut Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Flank Table, Modern Art Deco Center Table, Coffee Table, Mirror Table Top
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Flank Table Modern Art Deco Center Table Coffee Table with Mirror Table Top Add a touch of glamour and
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel, Chrome

70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark Mid Century
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s table coffee table Danish design Denmark mid century Object: coffee table Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1970s Low Occasional Industrial Table, Coffee Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Low occasional Industrial table – coffee table. 1970s Low occasional Industrial table
Category

Vintage 1970s French Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Oriental Deeply Carved Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental deeply carved low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Modern Design Denmark Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Design with Mirror
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak table coffee table Danish design with mirror 60s. Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

70s Teak Side Table Coffee Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak side table coffee table Danish Modern Design Denmark Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table Danish Modern Design Denmark Object: coffee table
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Etienne Martin Side Table/Coffee Table
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco side table/coffee table by Etienne Martin, circa 1932, in French walnut
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

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Table Coffee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the table coffee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each table coffee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 46198 variations of the antique or vintage table coffee you’re looking for, while we also have 6753 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the table coffee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A table coffee is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made table coffee over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Table Coffee?

The average selling price for a table coffee at 1stDibs is $2,962, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $485,750 for the highest priced.

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 Table Coffee
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

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

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.