Tambour Coffee Table
John Keal Coffee Table Brown Saltman Mid Century Mahogany Tambour Storage Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in East Hampton, NY
coffee table has a tambour sliding door and storage inside.
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Height
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 17 in W 32.25 in D 32.25 in
Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table in great
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 15 in W 64 in D 21 in
Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning. The Ojai coffee table features a round top with marquetry
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Walnut Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Ojai coffee table by Lawson-Fenning. The Ojai coffee table features a round top with
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Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning. The Ojai coffee table features a round top with marquetry
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Walnut Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Ojai coffee table by Lawson-Fenning. The Ojai coffee table features a round top with
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Ebonized Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized Oak Ojai Coffee Table by Lawson-Fenning. The Ojai coffee table features a round top with
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Antique Demilune Crystal Cabinet, English, Table, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique demi-lune crystal cabinet. An English, satin mahogany and satinwood tambour
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H 30.71 in W 30.91 in D 16.15 in
Jasper Stone, Lucite, Brass and Glass Top Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Rectangular beveled glass top cocktail table with four round column legs clad in tamboured faux
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Capsule Table N5, Custom Marble and Solid Oak by Wolfgang & Hite
By Wolfgang & Hite
Located in New York, NY
This bedside table come individually or as a set of two. Its top is rounded at each side with inset
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a
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White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a
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Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a coffee table, with a tray, to place books, etc. (as in the last picture).
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Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a coffee table, with a tray, to place books, etc. (as in the last picture).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table, with a tray, to place books, etc. (as in the last picture).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Brass
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different version of the ottoman in the same size.
Perfect as a coffee table, with trays.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
different version of the ottoman in the same size.
Perfect as a coffee table, with trays.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Restored Solid Maple Heywood Wakefield M-1542 Wheat Tambour Credenza
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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We have more Heywood Wakefield furniture including desk, coffee table, bookcases, desks and
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H 31.63 in W 50 in D 18 in
Small White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small white hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères.
Perfect as a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Tambour Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tambour coffee table you’re looking for. A tambour coffee table — often made from wood, walnut and acrylic — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage tambour coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tambour coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tambour coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Design Frères, Aaron Poritz and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful tambour coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tambour Coffee Table?
Prices for a tambour coffee table start at $1,250 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $3,248.
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.”
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Questions About Tambour 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 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, 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 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 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.
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