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70s-80s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table, metal base and marble top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage 80s Four Corners Pedestal Coffee Table After Springer
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic monumental vintage 80;s coffee table. Four chic cylinder pedestals in a gloss black with
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
A coffee table, France 80s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
This coffee table is truly original, thanks to its material and the zebra stripes all over the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
CUADROS MidCentury Polished Travertine Marble Coffee Table Original 80's Piece
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
CUADROS MidCentury Polished Travertine Marble Coffee Table Original 80's Piece
The Cuadros coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
TISSI Midcentury Polished Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee Table Original 80's Spain
The TISSI
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 52.17 in
Black and Brass Rectangular Coffee Table, French circa 1970's 80's, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, Fitzrovia
French 1970s or 1980s black and brass rectangular coffee table, possibly by Maison Jansen.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Danish Solid Pine Wood Coffee Table 1970/80s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This solid pine wood table from the 1970s/80s reflects the Nordic elegance of Knud Friis & Elmar
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Square vintage natural stone coffee table from the 80s
Located in Breda, NB
Square vintage natural stone coffee table from the 80s.
Dimensions:
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 100 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian 80s Brass and Tinted Beveled Glass Coffee Table. The legs are made from a metal base with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Memphis Side Coffee Table Servomuto Castiglioni Zanotta, Italy 80s
By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century side coffee table "Servomuto" designed by A. Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1974
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
solid elm coffee table, Italian work from the 70s/80s.
Located in ROUEN, FR
solid elm coffee table, Italian work from the 70s/80s. Very beautiful assembly work.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Pine modernist french coffee table from the 80s, Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in LYON, FR
This rectangular coffee table in pine and smoked glass from the 80s is a classic of Maison Regain's
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Pine
Coffee table by Georges Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
By Lova Creation
Located in Uccle, BE
Coffee table by G.Mathias for Lova Creation, Belgium, 1970/80s
Beautiful coffee table by Belgian
Category
20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Brass
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table.
The table has a beautiful patina. Made
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Coffe Table Paolo Piva Alanda B&B Italia Mid Century 80s Italy Design Modern
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Berlin, BE
Alanda by Paolo Piva is a coffee table produced by C&B, today B&B Italia, in 1981. Its design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 10.24 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Coffe Table Paolo Piva Alanda B&B Italia Mid Century 80s Italy Design Modern
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Berlin, BE
Alanda by Paolo Piva is a coffee table produced by C&B, today B&B Italia, in 1981. Its design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 10.63 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Saporiti Grey Oval Coffee Table With Maple Top and Steel Base Mid-Century 80s
By Saporiti
Located in Palermo, IT
SAPORITI
Made in Italy around 1980
Rare living room table in grey lacquered maple wood, oval top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 18.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
1970s 80s Classical Pedestal Side Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Coffee table with white ornate base and glass top. Traditional design with classical elements.
Category
20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin
Orchedia Coffee Table Mazzei Massimo Molozzi 80s Italian
By Massimo Morozzi
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Orchedia coffee table
Designed by Massimo Morozzi for Mazzei. Glitter green and silver.
Repainted
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique stainless steel coffee table, Anonymous French production from the 80s
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Unique anonymous coffee table designed and made in Limoges, France, circa 1980. This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
80s Tubular Steel Coffee Table with Laminated Wooden Top
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This small coffee table with chromed tubular frame is clearly from this Bauhaus movement. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 80s Willy Rizzo Coffee Table, Jet Set Era, Mirror Chrome Cocktail Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milan, IT
present coffee table, raised on a hidden base and dating to the early 1980s or late 1970s, is well
Category
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 11.03 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
70s-80s Coffee Table
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table, metal base and marble top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Biomorphic 80s Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This biomorphic coffee table from the 1980s features an undulating maple finish fiberglass base
Category
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass
1970s/80's Brass and Chrome Coffee Table - Signed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1970's/80's brass and chrome coffee table - signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
vintage coffee table table 80s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage coffee table table 80s Swedish
period 80s
design Ikea Sweden
condition good light
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Coffee Table from 80s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coffee table of Italian production from the 80s, entirely in finely worked wood.
It has
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Paolo Piva Style "Alanda" Pyramid Coffee Table 80's Design
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 80's design Paolo Piva style "Alanda" pyramid coffee table with black wire metal frame
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
80's concrete, chrome and glass coffee table by Giovanni Offredi
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
80's concrete, chrome and glass coffee table by Giovanni Offredi
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
80s Modern Designer Faux Plaster and Brushed Metal Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This table came from a gorgeous Designer Estate in the Palm Springs area. I believe this coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wire and Glass Round Coffee Table 80s
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Wire coffee table 80s. Grey metal wire base with round glass top. Some scratches of use on the
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Modular Coffee Table in Travertine, Circa 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional modular coffee table divided in 4 cubic parts, made of massive travertine stone.
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Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Modular Coffee Table in Travertine, Circa 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional modular coffee table divided in 4 cubic parts, made of massive travertine stone.
2
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table-Tetra-4 Shelves-Cocktail Table-Lounge Table-80s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Original Bernard Vuarnesson Coffee Table Model Tetra in Wood with 4 Shelves from the 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 12.41 in W 21.46 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Modular Moroccan Tea Table-Inlaid Coffee Table-Marquetery Side Table-80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
This exquisite vintage Moroccan coffee table from the 1980s is a handcrafted masterpiece from
Category
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
H 22.05 in Dm 35.44 in
Coffee Tables by Pierangelo Gallotti for Radice & Galotti 1970s-80s
By Gallotti & Radice, Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of coffee table with wheels, glass and brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Round Breccia Pernice Marble Coffee Table Stone 70s 80s
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Breccia Pernice coffee table. I believe the table is made from Breccia Pernice marble
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Square Rosso Levanto Burgundy Marble Coffee Table Stone 70s 80s
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Stone International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Square Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table.
The table is made out of solid marble. It comes
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Rectangle Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of travertine / honed
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in
Exceptional 80s Brass and Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a VERY upscale, professionally designed Rancho Mirage Estate. This 3/4" glass and brass coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Saporiti 80s Swivel Cocktail Table
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A great high gloss purple Italian coffee table by Saporiti. The top swivels to allow a second table
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lucite Glass brass Coffee Table 1980s Midcentury Charles Hollis Jones 1970s 80s
By Muebles Curvasa
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1980s octagonal-square lucite and glass tiered coffee table by Curvasa Muebles, and very
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
H 16.54 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
80s Wood & Glass Top Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy lacquered legs to support a thick glass top. With a little line of gold, this table stands
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Cocktail Table With Ettore Sottsass Veneer Side Table Postmodern 80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cocktail Table featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer.
The vintage cocktail table has been re
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage Cocktail Table With Ettore Sottsass Red Veneer Side Table Postmodern 80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cocktail Table featuring Ettore Sottsass Veneer.
The vintage cocktail table has been re
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Magenta Goatskin Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Fabulous 80's custom coffee table with splayed walnut legs and 9-panel goatskin top dyed a
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Trolley 'George' Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti & Radice 80s
By Pierangelo Gallotti
Located in Milano, IT
Trolley-table; glass with chromed steel profiles.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Smoked Glass Coffee Table, c1980s, France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage smoked glass coffee table c1980s France
Large vintage French two tier coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1980s Spanish Bamboo and Laced Wicker Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
80s Spanish pair of bamboo coffee tables with a laced wicker top and side decorations
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Contemporary Modern Leon Rosen Pace Round Sculptural Brass Glass Coffee Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Leon Rosen for Pace, 80's round sculptural brass & glass coffee table. A beautiful sculptural
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70's
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Padova, IT
Alanda metal and glass coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70-80s
The Alanda coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Made in Italy by Raventos, 1970/80's Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Side Table
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
with recessed glass shelves (fixed). Cool as a side table as a coffee table or, for example, as a TV
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
H 21.66 in W 59.26 in D 16.15 in
Made in Italy by Raventos, 1970/80's Hollywood Regency, Coffee Center Side Table
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
with recessed glass shelves (fixed). Cool as a side table or, for example, also as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Revival Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
H 21.66 in W 31.7 in D 16.15 in
1970/80s Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Large Rectangular Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish 1970s/80s Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Coffee Table in the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Plywood
Stacked Glass Sculptural Side Table
Located in North York, ON
of the 80s, this coffee table is composed of a round glass top that rests on a staggered stack of
Category
Late 20th Century American Side Tables
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The vintage postmodern coffee table has been re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
80s “memphis” coffee table, Klein blue
Located in LYON, FR
Resolutely Memphis, this coffee table has a minimalist and refined look. Its two safety glass tops
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Teka Iranian Red Travertine Marble Mid Century 80’s Original Coffee Table Spain
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Teka Iranian Red Travertine Marble Mid Century 80’s Original Coffee Table Spain
The Teka coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 51.19 in
Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room, Square
Vintage from the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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80s Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 80s coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 80s coffee table — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage 80s coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 80s coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 80s coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 80s coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by GETAMA, Gabriella Crespi and Giovanni Offredi are consistently popular.
How Much is a 80s Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a 80s coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,911, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $54,000 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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About 80s Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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 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, 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee 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 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 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.
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