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Midcentury Asymmetrical Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Asymmetrical Travertine Ceramic Tiles Coffee Table Sallingboe Jelling
By Britt Sallingboe
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Great architectural asymmetrical coffee table,
Made in Denmark by Sallingboe Jelling.
Geometric
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Edward Wormley Asymmetric Coffee Table for Dunbar Model 5309
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley Model 5309 coffee table, a stunning example of classic mid-century modern design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Asymmetrical Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low console or table with a spare mahogany frame that supports an asymmetrical top with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare asymmetrical beveled top coffee table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Rare asymmetrical beveled top coffee table with three conoid legs joined by curvilinear brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Rattan & Mahogany Asymmetric "J" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany asymmetric J-shaped coffee table with stacked rattan pedestal legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asymmetrical postmodern marble coffee table base with slope and sphere.
Round glass is 3/4" thick
Category
1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Large Square Oak Wood Coffee Table with Asymmetric Stenciled Design
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Large Square Oak Wood Coffee Table with Asymmetric Stenciled Design.
Our signature Perfection table
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Black and Beige Asymmetrical Glass Sculptural Cylinder Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Roger Rougier asymmetrical lacquered wood and beveled glass coffee table
By Roger Rougier
Located in Toronto, ON
Extraordinary Coffee table by Roger Rougier in lacquered wood with beveled glass. The lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 15.25 in W 46.25 in D 46.25 in
French Pine Coffee Table Spanish Style Asymmetric Legs, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hand-turned 50's farm coffee table in the spanish style. Superb dark patina that still reveals the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Long Asymmetrical Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully made long bench or cocktail table circa 1960's. It feature a well proportioned
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Restored Asymmetric Two-Tier Rattan Coffee Table with Architectural Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asymmetric two-tier rattan coffee table with architectural base. The table features a unique split
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Berthold Muller Asymmetrical Mosaic Tile Coffee or Sofa Table, Germany, 1950s
By Berthold Hermann Muller, Berthold Muller
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Midcentury coffee or cocktail table with a lovely decorative glass tiles mosaic top
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Bauhaus Coffee Table with Asymmetric Frame, Lower Shelf and Glass Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus Modernist coffee table with black enameled frame and plate glass top. The table features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14.625 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique cocktail/coffee table composed of a wrought iron frame with an inset green ceramic tile
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.5 in W 41 in D 18.13 in
Danish Asymmetrical Wooden Mid Century Coffee Sofa Table in Oak Produced, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare asymmetrical Danish wooden mid century coffee table in oak produced in Denmark, 1950s. In good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 23.63 in W 60.63 in D 28.75 in
Asymmetrical Walnut Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
This striking coffee table, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Nazca Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
The top of this asymmetric and delicate coffee table is adorned with geometric decorations inspired
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rainer Daumiller Attributed Asymmetric Leaf Like Natural Pine Side Table
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Daumiller attributed asymmetric natural pine side or coffee table with lower shelf and leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 20.25 in W 29.625 in D 29.625 in
Scandinavian modern asymmetric rosewood sofa table, BC Møbler, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare sofa table with an asymmetrical shape produced by BC Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.28 in W 52.96 in D 22.64 in
Rainer Daumiller Attributed Asymmetric Leaf Like Natural Pine Side or End Table
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Daumiller attributed asymmetric side or coffee table with lower shelf in beautiful natural
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 20.25 in W 29.625 in D 29.625 in
Contemporary Saturn Coffee Table in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Antonio Aricò
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Dynamic coffee table with asymmetric shapes and sparkling finishings that recalls Saturn, the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Evans Style Tripod Coffee Table Golden Top
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Paul Evans
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful asymmetric golden trash metal coffee table in the manner of Paul Evans on a tripod iron
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Alto Coffee Table Solid walnut, shaped with 3 legs
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Sturdy and sophisticated, the alto coffee table features asymmetrical lines and a rich finish on
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Inspired Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 style chrome and glass coffee table. Asymmetric chrome frame with thick flat
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Black Oak cloud freeform organic modern coffee table, minimalist design
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An asymmetrical freeform coffee table.
Designed and made by Last Workshop.
Standard "large" size
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 4 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Missisquoi 01 is a numbered and asymmetrical two part coffee or cocktail table, with a space that
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Barlas Baylar, Hudson NYC Walnut and Plexi Base Waterfall Edge Coffee Table
Located in Napa, CA
asymmetrical waterfall edge coffee table with a living edge and plexiglass base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 5 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Missisquoi 01 is a numbered and asymmetrical two part coffee or cocktail table, with a space that
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Missisquoi 01 Coffee Table (Edition 9 of 13) by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
Missisquoi 01 is a numbered and asymmetrical two part coffee or cocktail table, with a space that
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
2 NEO-CLASSICAL ART-DECO Side or COFFEE TABLES by MAISON BAGUES, France 1960
By Maison Baguès
Located in PARIS, FR
A luxurious asymmetrical pair of coffee or side tables or rectangular bedside tables, Art-Deco, Neo
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 16.15 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Asymmetric Colorful Hand-Laid Straw Coffee Table with Rare Apple Rind Veneer
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Asymmetric colorful hand-laid straw coffee table with rare apple rind veneer.
This unique modern
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Tables
Materials
Straw
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Squared Danish Asymmetrical Wooden Coffee Sofa Table in Oregon Pine, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare squared Danish wooden coffee sofa table in oregon pine with asymmetrical legs produced in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
H 20.08 in W 46.46 in D 46.46 in
Modern Alder Coffee Table, handcrafted in Poland
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
entirely from wood, the asymmetrical Coffee Table is composed of two pyramid-shaped elements connected at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Asymmetrical "Formanova" Coffe Table
By Forma Nova
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
FORMANOVA stainless steel coffe table with glass top fitting in the frame.
Asymmetrical
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Asymmetric Laminated Coffee Table.
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare wooden table made and designed in Denmark. The upper of this asymmetric table is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Asymmetric, White Marble Coffee Table with Black Marble Legs, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Italian asymmetric, white marble coffee table with black marble legs and white marble feet, 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.93 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Asymmetric Marble Table with an Off-Centered Leg
Located in Chania, GR
This asymmetric table is structured with the base of the table off-centered. The base is
Category
2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Raphael Attributed Rare Low Asymmetric Table with Saint Gobain Glass
By Raphael Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Raphael attributed rare low asymmetric table with Saint Gobain glass in Macassar and satinwood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Robsjohn-Gibbings Asymmetrical Coffee Table by Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn Gibbings asymmetrical coffee table with 3 brass legs by Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
French Oak Three Legs Asymmetrical Coffee Table Attributed to Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
French Oak asymmetrical coffee table with 2.5 inch thick plateau with typical architecture of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Wooden asymmetrical coffee table Model X from the 1970s, Italy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Wooden asymmetrical coffee table Model X from the 1970s, Italy
This is an Asymmetrical
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 53.15 in D 15.75 in
Arne Vodder Asymmetrical Rosewood Coffee Table
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Vodder asymmetrical coffee table in rosewood with underlying shelf, mounted on a six legged
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Solid Elm Asymmetrical Studio Coffee Table, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical coffee table in solid Elm with three solid legs linked by a Y-shaped stretcher and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetric Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
A phenomenal sculptural coffee table featuring a biomorphic "omnibus" shaped glass top, as well as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Triangular Coffee Table attributed to Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted asymmetrical coffee table has an elegant flow of ebonised wooden legs with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Brueton Style Asymmetrical Glass Gunmetal Coffee Table 1980s
By Brueton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding, asymmetrical coffee table, with a glass top in a gunmetal
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Asymmetrical Coffee Table #3, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Concrete Ball & Slab Coffee Table
France circa 1950
Composed coffee table with slab top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Asymmetrical Coffee Table #5, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Concrete Ball & Slab Coffee Table
France circa 1950
Composed coffee table with slab top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Asymmetrical Coffee Table #6, France circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive Concrete Ball & Slab Coffee Table
France circa 1950
Composed coffee table with slab top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Asymmetrical Solid Elm Coffee Table by Maison Regain, France 1980s
By Maison Regain
Located in Lyon, FR
coffee table by Maison Regain, France, made in the 1980s. Made entirely in solid elm.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Edward J. Wormley Asymmetrical Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful coffee table designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kagan Style Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
style coffee table has a striking, artful presence. Asymmetric coffee table in an dark chocolate finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Model 5309 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1953
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an important, rare, asymmetrical coffee table, model 5309 by Edward
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 57 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Glass Rectangular Asymmetrical Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous coffee table, with a rectangular glass top on a unique bronze
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 16.5 in W 44.5 in D 19.5 in
Set Four Kittinger Bleached Mahogany Geometric Bunching Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
By arranging in various ways, these four side tables can be an unexpected and striking asymmetrical
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
M.Singer & Sons Angled Italian Walnut Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Figured Italian walnut two-tiered asymmetrical coffee table from M.Singer and Sons. Solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1970S Asymmetric Marble Coffee Table
Located in London, London
Coffee table
Marble
Two marble pedestals
Asymmetric shape
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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Asymmetrical Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the asymmetrical coffee table you’re looking for. Each asymmetrical coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for an asymmetrical coffee table, we have 47 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer asymmetrical coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right asymmetrical coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one asymmetrical coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley and Craft Associates produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Asymmetrical Coffee Table?
An asymmetrical coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,033, while the lowest priced sells for $552 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.
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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Asymmetrical Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
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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.