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1951 Rud Rasmussen Adjustable Coffee Table
By Ole Wanscher, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century Ole Wanscher adjustable coffee table for Rud Rasmussen.
Adjusts from 23" to 27" H.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Round Glass and Chrome Metal Adjustable Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Round glass and chrome metal adjustable coffee table. Italy, circa 1980.
Dimensions open: 135 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s coffee table metal side table adjustable coffee table design 60s 70s
Object: coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Height-Adjustable Coffee Table "Black Holes"
Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK
The table can change and adjust the height adjustment ( 34 - 39 cm ) of the board by tilting the
Category
2010s Slovak Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Base on Wheels Travertine Top Expandable Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
. Fully adjustable coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 18 in W 42 in D 22 in
Koji adjustable coffee table by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
versatility are indeed the main characteristics of the Koji coffee table. Adjustable in height by means of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Wilhelm Renz Teak Veneer Coffee Table, 1960s Germany
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic height-adjustable coffee table from the 1960s. Table top in teak veneer and squared steel
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Glass + Wood Adjustable Coffee Table by Bill Lam
By Bill Lam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
height coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Architect adjustable Coffee Table in walnut with Black Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The iconic coffee table, named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont, is an handcrafted coffee
Category
2010s North American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Danish Solid Teak Coffee Table from France & Søn / France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This both stunning and simple adjustable coffee table was designed in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 50.79 in D 21.66 in
Post Modern Hollywood Regency Mechanical Expanding Brass and Glass Disk Table
By Design Institute America, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Hollywood Regency adjustable coffee table of brass and glass. The table features three ring
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Coffee Table in Maroon Leather w/ Bronze Glass by Massoni for Frau, '70s
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning low adjustable coffee table in spectacular full grain maroon colored Italian leather with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Adjustable-Height Round Teak Coffee Table
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Danish table has a round teak top on a four-star pedestal base. The height easily adjusts from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Adjustable Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern coffee table featuring beautifully sculpted base, rich rosewood grain and adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ico Parisi 1950s Adjustable Dining / Coffee Table for Cassina
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s adjustable dining / coffee table attributed to Ico Parisi.
Measures: Diameter 100cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century coffee table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s. Table can be opened opened from both sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Inlaid Teak and Burl Adjustable Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is a Stunning Inlaid Teak and Burl Mid-Century Coffee Table, a true
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970 Luciano Campanini for Cama Adjustable Dining and Coffee Table
By L. Campanini, CAMA
Located in Brescia, IT
condition
Measures: Dining table height 75 cm
Coffee table height 46 cm
Diameter glass 125 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Three-Tiered Brass Coffee / Side Table with Adjustable Round Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered brass coffee or side table with glass shelves. The top two shelves rotate 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 29 in W 44 in D 44 in
Remote Controlled Hi-Lo Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Dining Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square adjustable height faux granite finish dining coffee or game table. Unique custom built
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 16 in W 44 in D 44 in
Coffee table with adjustable tops, in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roma, RM
Glass and black metal coffee table with adjustable tops, in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Fantasy Inlaid Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High Top Yacht Table, Style of Galle
By Émile Gallé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantasy Marquetry Mermaid Adjustable Coffee/ High-top Yacht Table, Style of Galle
France, Later
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 39 in D 29 in
Italian Adjustable Birds-Eye Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage Italian adjustable bird's-eye maple and granite coffee table designed by Giovanni
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Steel, Chrome
H 14.75 in W 51 in D 51.25 in
Up & Down - a table with adjustable height
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
high and in function to this it can meet different needs. An elegant coffee table, composed of a round
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
1970 ' Lucite Table of Marine Has Adjustable Height
Located in Paris, FR
Lucite Table of boat has adjustable height by a crémaillére, the highly-rated filter in; tray
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Modern Brass and Carrara Marble Adjustable Drink Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Pair of Modern Brass and Cararra Marble Adjustable Drink Tables" features a sleek and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
20th Century Small Restored Red Chrome Bauhaus Table, Adjustable Height, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small Czech chrome Bauhaus table.
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia.
Measures: Adjustable
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Midcentury Table with Adjustable Wooden Top Withe Metal and Brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury table with adjustable wooden top withe metal and brass 1950s.
Table with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
21st Century Eloquence St. Remy Coffee Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Veneer Top. Adjustable Cast Iron Bases.
This coffee table is showroom new and has never been used.
Category
2010s Vietnamese French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Swedish Midcentury Coffee Table, Teak, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Teak coffee-table, made in Sweden c. 1950, featuring rounded edges and legs.
Coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Ole Wanscher Folding Table
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
. Rasmussens of Denmark. Adjusts from coffee table to dinette height. Signed with label to bottom.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1960's Scandinavian Adjustable Coffee/Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
A masterfully restored 20th-century vintage Scandinavian adjustable coffee to dining table. The
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Narrow Modern Adjustable Height Convertible Coffee Table to 6 Seat Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredibly versatile Modern design adjustable height dining table with narrow top. At it’s lowest
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 27.75 in W 28.88 in D 59 in
Unusual Adjustable Table, France, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
ambulance with wheels has been reused as a basis of an adjustable dining or coffee table, from 16 inches to
Category
Vintage 1930s French Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Coffee Table for Tingströms
By Tingströms
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table for Tingstroms in Sweden. Features a lower rack and gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Adjustable Coffee Table
By Ole Wanscher, Rud Rasmussen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Adjustable coffee table designed by Ole Wanscher and crafted by Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
French Art Deco Adjustable Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual coffee table with a dark wood base, brass stretchers and brass end caps. Blackened glass
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Classic Teak Adjustable Coffee Table with Brass Shelf, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Classic coffee table was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. It was finished in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Height-Adjustable Coffee Table by Jürg Bally for Wohnhilfe, 1951
Located in Munster, DE
Height-adjustable table by Jürg Bally for Wohnhilfe Zurich, Switzerland. Due to its gear device
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Height-Adjustable Coffee Table by Jürg Bally for Wohnhilfe 1951 Nr.2
Located in Munster, DE
Height-adjustable table by Jürg Bally for Wohnhilfe Zurich, Switzerland. Due to its gear device
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
H 17.72 in Dm 38.98 in
Draenert Intermezzo Glass Coffee Table Metal Adjustable Variable Table
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Draenert Intermezzo glass coffee table metal adjustable variable table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 17.72 in W 30.71 in D 43.71 in
Ronald Schmitt Glass Side Table Gold Function Coffee Table Adjustable Table
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ronald Schmitt glass side table gold function coffee table adjustable table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Swedish Adjustable Teak Coffee or Dining Table from Emmaboda, 1957
Located in Riga, Latvia
elevated and extended.
Dining table - H 71 cm, W 143 cm, D 113 cm
Coffee table - H 57 cm, W 143 cm, D
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 22.45 in W 56.3 in D 24.02 in
Height adjustable oak coffee table 3 positions. Depth 110 cm Height 52
Located in WEERT, NL
Hollywood Regency RarHeight adjustable oak coffee table
3 positions.
Depth 110 cm
Height 52 / 47
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Adjustable Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985)
Danish designer coffee table from 1951 with adjustable height (60-70 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Height Adjustable Table by Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A height adjustable table equally suited to use as both coffee and console table. The height is
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern 1980s Adjustable Cocktail Table by Italian Manufacturer Bellato
Located in Vilnius, LT
Glass and metal adjustable coffee or cocktail table.
Exclusive design allowing the table legs to
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14.57 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
Coral: Adjustable Slab- Modern Mahogany & Coral Quartz Center Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
Discover "Coral," a remarkable table where nature meets modern elegance. Handcrafted in Puerto Rico
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Coral, Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Bleached Oak Adjustable Cocktail Tables, Two Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century bleached oak adjustable cocktail table. There are two available if a pair is desired
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Adjustable Contemporary Modern Cocktail Chrome Cocktail Tables
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning chrome stem with fiber glass top cocktail tables with adjustable height.
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
German Rosewood Modern Adjustable Table from E.M.Ü, 1960s
By E.M.Ü.
Located in Warsaw, PL
with a crank, which adjusts the height of top and makes a full-size dining table. The height is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Mid-Century Center or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mahogany rosewood adjustable Center/coffee.as coffee table measure the height is 19.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
1970s Coffee Table by Robert Thibier
By Robert Thibier
Located in Janvry, Essonne
Refined styling gilt wrought iron coffee table with adjustable table base screws and translucent
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Designer Mid-Century Modern Multiform Cocktail Table
Located in Stamford, CT
/coffee/side table. Can be used in a variety of decorative interior uses or just as a modern sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blue Midcenutry-Design Adjustable Coffee Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Blue midcenutry-design adjustable coffee table in very good condition. Heigth could be adjusted
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Coffee Table by Maurice Pré (1907 - 1988), France circa 1940
By Maurice Pré
Located in Girona, Spain
Adjustable coffee table by Maurice Pré, France, circa 1940
Oak and ceramic tiles
Maurice Pré
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Modern Tiered Adjustable Bronze and Enameled Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A modern adjustable coffee table with bronze and enameled wood.
Category
1990s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Arte -Povera adjustable coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a folding portable table, there are two available. Price is for one.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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Adjustable Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of adjustable coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique adjustable coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 88 antique and vintage adjustable coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Adjustable coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adjustable coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small adjustable coffee tables measuring 11 inches across. Many adjustable coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but L. Campanini, Azucena and Ignazio Gardella produced popular adjustable coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Adjustable Coffee Tables?
Prices for adjustable coffee tables start at $550 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $2,260.
Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Adjustable Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not drafting tables are adjustable for height depends on their design. Standard tables feature fixed tops. Height adjustability is an extra feature added to some models to improve utility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drafting tables.
- 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 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. - 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.