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Modern Bernhardt Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Bernhardt waterfall coffee table wrapped with beautiful leather parchment finish and chrome
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut This Walnut Waterfall Coffee Table is made in
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Postmodern Cream Textured Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern waterfall coffee table. Feature a textured faux leather cream
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass. This exquisite piece of furniture
Category

1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
H 8.5 in W 54.5 in D 27.25 in
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Slick, sleek, and dazzling in white, this waterfall coffee table may mesmerize you with its curves
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
Waterfall Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16 in W 36.75 in D 18 in
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Large Waterfall Coffee Table
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36 in D 84 in
Asian Rosewood Waterfall Coffee Table with Removable Tray and Pierced Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Asian rosewood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with removable tray and
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

ebonized wood waterfall coffee table with primary color conical legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized wood waterfall coffee table with primary color conical legs. Kind of De Stilj energy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pace Sleek Glass and Chrome Waterfall Coffee Table 1970s
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Clean-line waterfall coffee table in polished chrome with thick glass panels by Leon Rosen for Pace
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Custom Waterfall Coffee Table with Pullout Ottomans
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom waterfall coffee table with pullout ottomans. Featuring smoked mirror inserts with silver
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table. Item featured is great to
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Split Reed Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking waterfall coffee table of pencil reed rattan in the style of Gabriella Crespi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Waterfall Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is in stock and ready to ship. Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Elmwood Waterfall Coffee Table with Carved Apron & Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our vintage elmwood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century features a beautifully carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer, with a smooth waterfall
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
Midcentury Waterfall Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Waterfall Lucite Coffee Table 14 h x 37.75 x 21.5 Classic Lines Preowned Original vintage
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
H 14 in W 37.75 in D 21.5 in
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design and is left
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Elm

Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
H 18 in W 59.5 in D 38 in
1900s French Iron Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage iron coffee table with riveting detail and rounded waterfall legs. From France circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
timbers reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, the table has a minimalist waterfall design and is left
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Elm

Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
Low Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Coffee Table
H 14.75 in W 67.5 in D 30 in
Dunbar Waterfall Coffee Table in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
would make an excellent coffee table or large side table. Very solidly made with some excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful rich brown pretzel rattan in a beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Post-Modern Scandinavian Teak Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tiered teak waterfall table. Featuring soft, turned corner joints, unique notched edges, and an expansive
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Waterfall Table in White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Large Waterfall Coffee Table This Coffee Table is a Large Waterfall Table This Modern Waterfall
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Waterfall Table in White Oak
Waterfall Table in White Oak
H 17 in W 36 in D 84 in
Karl Springer Petit Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Petit waterfall coffee table covered in lacquered linen by Karl Springer, American 1970's. A
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Linen, Wood, Lacquer

Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
-craftsmanship go into each piece, creating each and every beautiful table, no one is exactly alike. -if out of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Waterfall Black Epoxy Resin Coffee Table & Walnut Wood Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Black Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Blue Waterfall Epoxy Resin Coffee Table With Ancient Walnut Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true sample of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waterfall coffee table with a faux marble finish.
Category

Vintage 1960s Benches

Materials

Marble

Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
H 16 in W 50.98 in D 25.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank Style Goatskin Parchment Waterfall Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful coffee table made of wood covered in goatskin parchment, with brass studs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
H 13.39 in W 85.04 in D 23.63 in
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Brueton, 1970
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee/cocktail Table by Brueton, 1970. Original condition.
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Peach waterfall cascade coffee table with black plinth custom made in 1980s Couple brown paint
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Black Walnut Wood Slab Waterfall Coffee Table by Creation Therrien
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
Category

2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Iconic Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary in every way. This iconic piece from his waterfall collection, a Charles Hollis Jones
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Coffee Table in Lucite, Glass & Polished Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek coffee table executed in Lucite, polished nickel and a thick glass with a beveled edge
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Mid century modern solid mahogany Two-tiered waterfall coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in solid ribbon mahogany the top and sides are made from the same slabs. Table features
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Mahogany

Lucite "Waterfall" Coffee Table with Bullnose Edges by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Martin Visser Style Chrome Coffee Table or Bench
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, "waterfall" coffee table or bench handsomely made from brushed metal frame. A sleek and
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table "Goethe Coffee Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
Two sister slabs of figured walnut create an asymmetrical waterfall coffee table with an organic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Steel

1970s Vintage Split Bamboo Coffee Table with Waterfall Edge
Located in Miami, FL
The 1970s Split Bamboo Waterfall Coffee Table seamlessly merges the raw beauty of nature with sleek
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Coffee or Sofa Waterfall Table that was
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage lucite waterfall coffee table with a laminate top, circa 1970-80's. Chic little table with
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Lucite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lucite and Brass Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Crackled Brown Faux Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the mid 20th century, with brown faux leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Exotic Wood Live-Edge Waterfall Coffee Table from Costantini, Carlo 'in Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Carlo Table is a waterfall style live edge table fashioned out of naturally finished solid
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee & Console Table by Leon Rosen for Pace, Set of 2
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee Table and Sofa/Console Table by Leon Rosen for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Marbro Lamp Co. Monumental Ceramic Gold Gilt Table Lamps, Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Waterfall Coffee Table in the Manner of Gabriella Crespi can be seen in a separate listing.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass & Lucite "Double Waterfall" Lounge Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, love, as well as the softness that is represented in the rest of Charles’ work. The waterfall coffee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Double Waterfall" Lounging Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, love, as well as the softness that is represented in the rest of Charles’ work. The waterfall coffee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Waterfall Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of waterfall coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all waterfall coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 172 antique and vintage waterfall coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Waterfall coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Waterfall coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many waterfall coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Charles Hollis Jones produced popular waterfall coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Waterfall Coffee Tables?

Prices for waterfall coffee tables start at $480 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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 Waterfall Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Waterfall tables are pieces of furniture crafted using pieces of the same large piece of wood, artfully connected to look like one continuous piece. The grain of the wood aligns seamlessly from one side to the tabletop and through to the other side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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, 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.
  • 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 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.