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1970's Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans, c. 1970's, USA
L 51" x W 23.5" x H 13"
FDV11574
*Wear
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Cityscape Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage cityscape coffee table with glass top attributed to Paul Evans.
Has black accent detail
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large brass patchwork cityscape coffee table in contrast with a rather unusual Brazilian rosewood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Mayen for Habitat Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Mayen
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Mayen for habitat cityscape coffee table.
Dimensions are approximate with a square piece of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Style Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Incredible Paul Evans-style 'Cityscape' coffee table expertly executed in chrome and brass metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Evans Glass Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional 1970s
1970's Cityscape for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Signed Paul Evans Directional Burl and Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Cityscape coffee table with glass top by Paul Evans for Directional. Burl-Walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Lucite "Cityscape" Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
We have nicknamed this elaborate coffee table the "cityscape" table as the base features 18
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Series Patchwork Brass and chrome coffee table.
Renowned designer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood
Vintage Paul Evans "Cityscape" Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage Cityscape coffee table with original glass by Paul Evans for Directional. The coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’spolish chrome and glass coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional.
Constructed of wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare "Sculpted Bronze" Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare coffee table model PE-131 by renowned furniture designer Paul Evans. This unique "Cityscape
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Rare Model Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cityscape multifaceted coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional Inc, circa 1970s. A rarely seen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Paul Evans Cityscape Burled Wood Chrome Base Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular cityscape Coffee Table from Paul Evans. Signed. Typical even crazing throughout
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Table Lamp for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Cityscape coffee table model PE-208 from the same Park Avenue estate. Both in excellent untouched condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror Cocktail/Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape Mirrored Coffee/Cocktail Table Base
Wear Consistent with age & Use
Signed As
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans cityscape patchwork coffee table. The table is burl wood with a brass base. Signed Paul
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Paul Evans Cityscape Brass Chrome Patchwork Coffee Table Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Paul Evans for Directional brass and chromed steel coffee table consisting of two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 15.5 in W 66 in D 44 in
Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape Style Brass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style coffee table. This gorgeous mid century modern coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cityscape Paul Evans "L" Shaped Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning "L" shaped cityscape design signed by Paul Evans. This elegant vintage modern coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.25 in W 48.25 in D 60.25 in
American Modern Aluminum and Brass Coffee Table in Paul Evans' Manner Cityscape
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design aluminum and brass coffee table with a stacked, tiered block design and a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 15.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Sculptural Coffee / End Table with Cityscape Lucite Base and Glass Top, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Coffee / end table with elaborate cityscape base in solid lucite with thick glass top, American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Paul Evans Signed Cityscape Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
A Paul Evans for Directional Cityscape style cocktail/coffee table. This gorgeous midcentury modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Cityscape Burled Olive wood cocktail table
By Paul Evans
Located in Westport, CT
burled walnut polished aluminum Paul Evans cityscape cocktail table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Brutalist Metal and Cork Coffee Table With Glass Top
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
1970s Brutalist Metal and Cork Coffee Table With Glass Top
Gorgeous Paul Evans inspired cityscape
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Stunning 20th Century Coffee Table in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
In the manner of Paul Evans "Cityscape" design, this midcentury American coffee table features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Aurora Coffee Table in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
By Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by Brutalist cityscapes, the Aurora Coffee Table features three geometric ceramic legs
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 16 in W 62.5 in D 43 in
Cityscape Aluminum Base Lucite Rectangle Top Rounded Corners Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cityscape aluminum base 3/4" lucite rectangle top rounded corners coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rare Paul Evans Gunmetal Cityscape End or Coffee Tables on Castors
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
be used as either coffee or end tables.
Selling only as a pair.
Please contact to review condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 22.25 in W 29.75 in D 29.75 in
Vintage Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage "Cityscape" coffee table designed by Paul Evans for Directional. Monumental original glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Paul Evans 'Cityscape' Coffee Table, Mid-Century, American
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Paul Evans 'Cityscape' coffee table features the designer's signature polished chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table with Glass Top, circa 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table with tiled chrome panels and glass top with rounded edges
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Wood Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Northbrook, IL
An Exceptional Cityscape Cocktail Table by Paul Evans. Finished in his Signature Veneer Patchwork
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage Paul Evans Cityscape coffee and cocktail table with patchwork brass and chrome base and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome and Brass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A brass and chromed steel coffee table consisting of two sculptural bases supporting a glass top by
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Paul Evans Cityscape Chrome Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Wood construction with metal chrome patchwork fin. Table is signed. 3/4" thick 36" square glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Phenomenal Chrome and Brass Cityscape Coffee or Cocktail Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A phenomenal chrome and brass cityscape coffee or cocktail table by Paul Evans, circa 1970. Good
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Original Signed Cityscape PE 400 Series Coffee Table by Paul Evans, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
within a cityscape.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 152.4 in D 91.44 in
Brutalist Paul Evans Cityscape Burl wood and Chrome Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Brutalist Paul Evans Cityscape burl wood and chrome coffee or cocktail table, circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
"Cityscape" Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
" Cityscape " Coffee Table by Paul Evans. This piece is signed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Large Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large cityscape coffee table by Paul Evans.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table For Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Cityscape coffee table designed by Paul Evans
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul R. Evans
Located in Astoria, NY
"Cityscape" coffee table with a thick glass top and four crossed chrome-and-brass tiled columns as
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Signed Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is the real thing. Signed brass, chrome and glass Paul Evans cityscape coffee table. All
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Evans for Cityscape coffee table by Directional. Composed of rectangles of brushed and polish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare coffee table by renowned furniture designer Paul Evans. This unique "Cityscape" coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Steel Modernist Evans Style Cityscape Coffee table
Located in North Miami, FL
Has the look and feel of Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table.... without the price... This is a great
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Paul Evans Brass and Chrome "Cityscape" Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paul Evans Brass and Chrome "Cityscape" Coffee Table, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Cityscape coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional, circa 1970
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in View Park, CA
A « cityscape » coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional in gold, early 1970s. Glass is original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Style Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table Geometric Base Stainless Steel 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee Table Base
Attribution style of Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table base in chromed stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table in brass and chrome, 1970s. This piece boasts the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Geometric Chromed Steel Cityscape Coffee Table with Round Glass by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
present Evan's Cityscape coffee table in captivating and rare, black steel. The monumental form mimics a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 42 in D 30.13 in
Paul Evans Cityscape Slate Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table with inset slate top. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and chrome patchwork coffee table. Designed by Paul Evans for his Cityscape line.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
A great cityscape coffee by Paul Evans. The table is not signed but the quality and the design of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful chrome and brass coffee table is part of the Cityscape series by Paul Evans for
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Cityscape Coffee Table Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Signature cityscape series coffee table by Paul Evans. Two asymmetrical Brass and Chrome plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
PAUL EVANS CITYSCAPE COFFEE TABLE
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Evans for his Cityscape series of furniture , cross beam table base in steel and satin finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paul Evans Cityscape Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
Pieced chrome coffee table by Paul Evans.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Cityscape Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cityscape coffee table for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and chrome, every cityscape coffee table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cityscape coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cityscape coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Paul Evans, Directional and Paul Mayen each produced at least one beautiful cityscape coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Cityscape Coffee Table?
Prices for a cityscape coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.
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 Cityscape 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 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 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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