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Why are modern coffee tables so low?

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Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Bamboo Form Cocktail Table
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie bamboo form coffee or cocktail table By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Bamboo form brass base, with beveled glass top. Measures...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Coffee Table
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft coffee table clad in brass and Bernhard Rohne's acid etched banding. Beautiful high quality glass top. Measures 45" round and 16.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mastercarft Acid-Etched Brass Coffee/ Cocktail Table by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mastercarft Acid-Etched Brass Coffee/Caffeine Table by Bernhard Rohne USA, circa 1970s An exceptional Mastercraft coffee/cocktail table by renowned designer Bernhard Rohne, made in...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mastercraft Modern Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency brass and glass coffee table. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mastercraft Brass and Glass Ming Coffee Table c. 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ming tables have adorned royalty for dynasties and with this brass 1970s Ming coffee table by Mastercraft you can see why. Wide brass Asian Ming legs curve out and away from the coff...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Vintage Mastercraft Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Vintage Mastercraft Brass Coffee Table] This Vintage brass Mastercraft coffee table is a unique piece that features a square glass top sitting on top o...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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