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Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of tropical elegance to your living space with this vintage coastal bent rattan coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Bent Plywood and Ashwood Pedestal Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine bent plywood and ashwood open pedestal base coffee table in the manner of Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash, Plywood
Stainless Steel and Rectangular Coffee Table, "Bent Metal Table"
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
No. TA-002
A chameleon-like piece, the Bent Metal table effortlessly fits with many disparate
Category
2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Bent Wood Coffee Table by Jason Robinson
By Jason Robinson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary bent wood coffee table designed and produced by Jason Robinson Art + Design. This
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Thick One Piece of Bent Lucite Coffee Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern "Origamy" one piece of bent lucite sheet coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Glass Top Bent Lucite Legs Rectangular Coffee Table
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass top carved Lucite cabriole leg rectangular coffee table.
The legs are
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bent Polished Stainless Glass Top Gary Gutterman "Odyssey" Coffee Table
By Gary Gutterman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
" glass top coffee table by Gary Gutterman.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Bent Wood & Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table on Casters
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a small scale Italian two-tiered coffee table on casters with smoked glass which have been
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Bentwood
Bent Lucite Z-Shape Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Z-shape compact thick glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Massimo Vignelli Inspired Bent Glass Coffee Table with Black Marble Support
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly impressive Massimo Vignelli inspired coffee table with bent glass and heavy black marble
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16 in W 50.25 in D 27.5 in
Heavy Thick Bent Lucite Propeller Shape Round Glass Top Coffee Table
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern heavy bent and polished lucite glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Thick Bent Lucite Organic Shape Base Rectangle Glass top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite and glass top organic shape coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Smoked Glass & Bent Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
This minimalist, Post Modern modern table in the manner of Milo Baughman would look great in a
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Phenomenal 1" Thick Bent Stainless Steel Square Coffee Table Glass Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual and unreal craftsmanship coffee table folded out of continuous 1" thick sheet of stainless
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Sculptural Bent Rattan Coffee and End Table, Set of 2
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, table set you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Large Blue Molten & Bent Glass C-Shape Base Glass Top Coffee Table
By Daum, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue molten and bent art glass C-shape base wide square coffee table
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass
Limited Edition Sculptural Coffee Table in Bent Solid Ash Wood, White, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Bentwood
H 13.78 in W 42.52 in D 44.1 in
Sandro Lopez's Sculptural Coffee Table in Bent Solid Wood, Natural Ash, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
A coffee table that is both furniture and sculpture designed for authentic living spaces. Two
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 13.78 in W 44.1 in D 42.52 in
Elm Veneered Bent Ply Coffee Table Designed by Eric Lyons for Tecta
Located in London, GB
A good sized, super stylish coffee table made in Britain in the 1940s.
Designed by Eric Lyons
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Bentwood
Modern Bent Wood Coffee Table with Safety Glass Top by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's earlier classic coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Bentwood, Ash
Thick Bent Polished Lucite Gold Buttons Base Glass Top Mid Century Coffee Table
By Gucci, Neal Small, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick Bent Polished Lucite Gold Buttons Base Glass Top Mid Century Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15 in W 48 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus Chanel
By Knoll, Chanel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Curved Bent Chrome Base Glass Top Coffee Table Bauhaus MINT.
Base is in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 37 in D 42 in
Bent Wood Small Coffee Table with Brass Elements and Safety Glass by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The coffee table has an ascending bent wood design with intricate detail. The clear glass top is
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 48 in D 28 in
Mid Century Coffee Table done in bent plywood, with glass top, Italy 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Mid Century Modern Molded Plywood Cocktail Table featuring
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood
H 17.72 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Table Crafted from Hand-Bent Strips of Sheet Steel
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This coffee table is crafted from hand-bent strips of sheet steel in varying sizes, layered to form
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Frank Gehry for Knoll International Ebonized Steam Bent Maple and Glass Coffee
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a steam bent ebonized maple vertical slat base around a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony
H 14.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
Capsule Shaped Cocktail table made from bent steel tubing and reclaimed metal
By Doug Meyer
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A beautiful capsule shaped cocktail table made from bent steel tubing and reclaimed painted sheet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 20 in W 48 in D 26 in
Pair of Side Tables in Bent Red Enameled Metal and Glass, Matégot, France 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely pair of side table in red enameled bent metal. This gorgeous small tables were realized in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 13.39 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bronx, NY
Bent Metal Table with Wood Legs in the Trompe L'oeil Style of John Dickinson
A truly unique and
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Fleur de Fer coffee table by Maurice Barilone, 1980s
By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Sculptural bent steel 'Fleur De Fer' Coffee table by Maurice Barilone and produced and sold by
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Early Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Bentwood Coffee Table
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Steam Bent Maple Coffee Table, C. 1930. Featuring a floating
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Maple
Inui Saburo Coffee Table for Tendo Mokko, Circa 1960s
By Saburo Inui
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Stunning coffee table in bent zelkova wood, designed by Saburo Inui, manufactured by Tendo Mokko in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Coffee Table in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Sweden
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Goteborg, SE
Coffee table in bent shape. Made in rosewood by Trensum, Sweden. The table was designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Drexel Sculptural Faux Bamboo Burlwood Smoke Glass Round Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sculptured bent bamboo rattan coffee table with striking faux shagreen round top in burlwood tones
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Spider Leg Italian Mid Century Black Coffee Table by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Weesp, NL
with nine meticulously crafted bent wooden arms, this coffee table captures the essence of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Glass and Welded Bent Wrought Iron Coffee Table
By Luther Conover
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bent and welded metal modern industrial design coffee table in a green powder coat, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
supported by wonderful structure in black enameled bent iron. The coffee table follows the same design, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Mid-century Coffee table with bent copper legs from the 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Unique coffee table with bent copper legs and darkened circular tempered glass tabletop, from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
T06 Contemporary Handmade Coffee Table with Bent Wood Rails, in Solid Ash
By Jason Lewis Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
The T06 is a coffee or cocktail table handmade in solid hardwood. It features two elegantly steam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Ash
Tea for Two Coffee Table, Bent Birch Veneered and Metal by Pauline Deltour
By Discipline
Located in Biancade, IT
Coffee table made in multi-layer bent birch ash veneered and metal in copper finish.
“Nothing
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Natural Live Edge Oak Coffee Table on Brass or Black Hand Bent Steel Wave Legs
By Frances Bradley
Located in London, GB
barn for a decade before being brought back to life, this coffee table has been hand finished with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in
1950s Dutch Coffee Table by Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer
By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
This bent plywood coffee table designed by Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer is a beautiful Dutch design
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Bent Plywood Coffee Table
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Mid 20th Century / Japan
Size W1200 D620 H370 mm
Coffee table made of bent plywood and steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Coastal Bent Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous Coastal rattan coffee table. A beautiful design with bent rattan in big loops with a
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Coastal Bent Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous Coastal rattan coffee table. A beautiful design with bent rattan in big loops with a
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Coffee Table. Featuring a beautifully curved rattan frame, this table embodies the natural, airy
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Bent Steel Coffee Table by Francois Monnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bent stainless steel coffee table. Curved structure with 1/2” glass plateau. Editioned by Kappa
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Glass Coffee Table on Bent Lucite Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
This round coffee table is composed of a glass top finished with a beveled edge and blue tint
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
1970's Bent Rosewood Wave Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rosewood table available for immediate purchase.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Modern Angular Bent Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: An angled striking very modern bent glass coffee cocktail table
Dimensions
Category
1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs
Located in Opole, PL
Walnut Coffee Table From the 1960s on Bent Legs
We present you a rectangular wooden coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Coffee Table After Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage coastal bent rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of Paul Frankl. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Westnofa of Norway Siesta Bent Beechwood Coffee/Cocktail Table
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in San Francisco, CA
Westnofa of Norway, Siesta bent beechwood smoke glass top coffee or cocktail table.
Many layers of
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Glass
Bent Lucite Coffee Table on Wheels with Magazine Shelf Rack
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern bent lucite coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rectangle Glass Top Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Bent Curved Glass C-Shape Base Oval Racetrack Top Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass base narrow oval or racetrack shape glass top.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Lucite Bent Cocktail Table
Located in Wilton, CT
A classic bent lucite mid-century low table suitable for any number of interior applications.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood & Glass, Novo Rumo, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available today with domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 13.4 in W 21 in D 45 in
Two Tier Bent Lucite Low Table
Located in New York, NY
Two tier low table in bent lucite supported by a horizontal lucite column on one side and a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Bent Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bent coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every bent coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 36 variations of the antique or vintage bent coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bent 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 bent coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Raka Studio, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Discipline each produced at least one beautiful bent coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Bent Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a bent coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,325, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $25,000 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 Bent 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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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.