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Mid Century Marble Top Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Marble Top Biomorphic Coffee Table, with round tapering legs and a beautiful rouge
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
A Biomorphic Coffee Table by Lane 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic biomorphic coffee table by Lane, circa 1960s. Made of elmwood, glass top. Original finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Silas Seandel Biomorphic Coffee Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Tables by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Style Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isamu Noguchi style biomorphic coffee table. Extremely rare form, utilizing a molded mica wrapped
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Mid Century Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Style Mid Century Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
This coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Large 67" Mid-Century Bruno Mathsson Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Wire Spoke Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made by Bruno Mathsson this Large 67" wide Mid-Century Scandinavian Biomorphic coffee table with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 20 in W 25 in D 67 in
Vintage Boho Plaster Over Fiberglass Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Sculptural and organic, this vintage biomorphic coffee table brings a serene, nature-inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
Biomorphic Coffee Table by Jacques Jarrige, 1998
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A Biomorphic coffee table by Jacques Jarrige, sculpted in MDF.
A unique, strong and whimsical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
MidCentury Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century walnut and glass biomorphic coffee table designed in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany top Biomorphic coffee table with 3-strand rattan legs. Also commonly
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
"Flora" Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
"Flora" Contemporary Coffee table with an Biomorphic sculptural base constructed of hand-forged
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Restored Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Large 53" wide restored amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table crafted with a Formica top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the United States during the 1960s, this coffee table showcases a remarkable combination
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Botanico Biomorphic Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
2 "Botanico" Biomorphic coffee tables featuring an intricately carved leaf-inspired tabletop and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table, Model 1759
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Post Modern Biomorphic Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980. Original beautiful biomorphic coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 15.5 in W 70.5 in D 27.25 in
Biomorphic Coffee Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Oregon pine coffee table with interestingly carved legs and frame with a textured smoked glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Biomorphic Tiered Coffee Table By James-Philip Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, biomorphic, coffee table by James-Philip Co. features intersecting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
"Porto" Organic Loop Design Polished Bronze and Glass Coffee Tables
Located in Queens, NY
3 Contemporary / Modern "Porto" biomorphic coffee tables with looping abstract bases constructed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
John Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table ca' 1950's
By John Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual coffee table by John Widdicomb ca' 1950's. Biomorphic design with original glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Italian Modern Karl Springer Style Travertine Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Romeo Rega, Karl Springer, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Karl Springer Style Travertine Free Form Coffee Table.
Beautifully designed Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 15.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.82 in
Vintage Designer Linen Wrapped Kidney Freeform Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage wrapped Linen Kidney Coffee Table in the style of Karl Springer & Maitland Smith
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen
Unusual Biomorphic Coffee Table With Wood Grain Formica 1980's
By Richard Artschwager
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual kidney bean shaped coffee table. Very well made, ca' 1980's, heavy construction
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
1950s Oak & Glass Kidney Biomorphic Coffee Table, Noguchi Style
By Hisamitsu Noguchi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
kidney shape coffee table in the Isamu Noguchi style. Table features a solid Cerused oakwood folding base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Noguchi Style Oval Glass Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s biomorphic coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was nicknamed the "Airplane
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cloud Coffee Tables by Jacques Jarrige, 2010
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A variation of 6 biomorphic coffee tables in 3 sizes by Jacques Jarrige. White and Anis, white and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Rattan Living Room Table Set by Herbert & Shirley Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
company. This includes a round center table with a luminous Curly Koa wood top, a Biomorphic coffee table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Biomorphic Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Biomorphic Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table W/ Tri Stacked Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Biomorphic coffee table with vertically stacked 3-strand rattan legs with a mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Midcentury Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
1970s Biomorphic Freeform Burgundy Marble Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Freeform marble coffee table, dating back to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
This tassel coffee table designed by Arthur Court in the 1960's is a little bit mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Noguchi Style Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table & Side Table Set
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
0riginal 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table with matching end table, both in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Biomorphic Grasscloth and Carrara Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic Grasscloth and Carrara marble-top coffee table. The tables have grasscloth bases and can
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Noguchi Style Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table, in the style of Isamu Noguchi, was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Restored Vintage Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Walnut Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sensuous sculptural cocktail table featuring a biomorphic kidney shaped glass top, as well as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Biomorphic Tree Root Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This coffee table is made from an organic tree root. The tree root is natural and organic in it's
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960's Biomorphic Custom Made Cerused Oak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 1960's custom made cerused oak coffee table made of 8 solid oak slabs shape into a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Restored Biomorphic Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table W Cubby Storage
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with a Biomorphic shaped mahogany top and unique cubby storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
1970s Rare Biomorphic Free Form Wood Sculptural 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. This is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Biomorphic Sculptural Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed mango wood coffee table made from a six inch single slab. The top floats off
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Free Form Biomorphic Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
free form / biomorphic black tinted glass top, this coffee table is jaw droppingly gorgeous.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Maple
1960s Biomorphic Free Form Black and Blue Tile Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and smoked glass coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Biomorphic Brass Coffee Table attributed to Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Brass Plated Copper Clad Coffee Table, attributed to Philip and Kelvin Laverne, unsigned
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table Chrome and Brass Sculptural Legs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique irregular shape glass coffee table with chrome and brass legs. Fabulous floating effect
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Modern Brass and Biomorphic Blue Enamel Coffee Table, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Brass and Biomorphic Blue Enamel Coffee Table
Italy, circa 1950s
Evoking the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Sculpture Coffee Table by Ray Leach, 1950s
By Ray Leach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing biomorphic sculptural coffee table buy designer Ray Leach, circa 1950.
A spectacular piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, White Coffee Table, Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
'Mother' coffee or accent table is organically-shaped and part of the biomorphic series of plaster
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Plaster, Paper
H 16.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, White Coffee Table, Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
'Mother' coffee or accent table is organically-shaped and part of the biomorphic series of plaster
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster, Paper, Hardwood
H 16.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Ivory Fossil Stone Sculptural Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, circa 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mercer Island, this ivory white Fossil stone coffee table adds elegance, light, air and a natural stone
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.5 in W 51 in D 35 in
Large 5' Foot Mid-Cetury Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table w/ Grassmat Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
& Formica coffee table with an oversized grass mat border and vertically stacked rattan pole legs. It
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Coffee Table w/Black Base & Biomorphic Glass Top Style Kroehler Pearsall or Tonk
By Tonk Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid Century Modern coffee table with a black painted wood base & a biomorphic or
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 15.5 in W 47.5 in D 29.5 in
Monumental French Biomorphic Cocktail Table w/ Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a fantastic French Modern biomorphic shaped cocktail table with a 3/4 inch thick slab of
Category
20th Century French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Sculptural Nude Mermaid Cocktail Table w/ Biomorphic Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, fully restored nude female mermaid coffee/cocktail table with a sculptural composite base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Spectacular American Modern Biomorphic Mid Century Cocktail Table C.1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
American Modern Biomorphic Mid Century cocktail table. Spectacular biomorphic design with a glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Biomorphic Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of biomorphic coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct biomorphic coffee tables — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 173 antique and vintage biomorphic coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Biomorphic coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern biomorphic coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Biomorphic coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.
How Much are Biomorphic Coffee Tables?
Prices for biomorphic coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, biomorphic coffee tables begin at $850 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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 Biomorphic Coffee 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 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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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.