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Chess Coffee Table in Matched Wood Veneer Rosewood Top
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table chess is handcrafted solid wood.
Pedestal base with a radial matched wood.
Veneer of
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
e15 Selected Calvert Chess Coffee Wood Table by Ferdinand Kramer
By e15, Ferdinand Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Calvert is from a series of coffee tables, designed by German functionalist architect Ferdinand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood and Aluminum Chess Coffee Table, designed by Paul Cadovius for France & Son in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
H 18 in W 27.625 in D 41.5 in
Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen
Manufacturer: AB Seffle Möbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 55 wide x 25 deep x 19.75 tall.
Condition: In...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Custom Reversible Chess and Backgammon Live Edge Game Table on Tulip Base
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage live edge wood, reversible chess and backgammon gaming table. A reversible game board is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.75 in W 29.75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Chess Cocktail Table with Hand Carved Polychrome Figures 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous game cocktail chess table from the mid sixties. Hand carved and polychrome figures which
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 18.5 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Moooi Chess Table in Lacquered Wood with Steel Frame, MDF by Front
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chess table is a table for pasttime, rivalry and cleverness. Some people cannot stand their
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cristal Arte Glass Table with Chess Board and Musical Motif, circa 1955
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare glass cocktail table by Cristal Art, circa 1955.
The circular black glass top with an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand Made Chess and Cribbage Live Edge Game Table on Tree Stump with Pieces
By George Nakashima
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Hand made live edge chess and cribbage gaming table on a finished tree stump. This incredible work
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
H 22 in W 45 in D 30.5 in
Coffee Table and Chess Table Hand Sculpted in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Unique 1960s hand sculpted chess table and coffee table is sculptural and yet functional, made out
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Inlaid Walnut Chess / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco inlaid walnut chess / coffee table. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English honey oak vintage chess coffee table with
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Oak
H 17.72 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Enameled Lava Stone Ceramic Coffee Table Flip Top Chess
By Max & Dominique Picard
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Coffee table Chessboard enamelled lava in the taste of Max and Dominique Picard. Suitable for both
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lava, Metal
English Low Cocktail or Coffee Table with Chess Board Top
Located in Austin, TX
An English low coffee or cocktail table with a games top, featuring a square reverse faux marble
Category
20th Century English Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Paint, Glass
STUNNiNG HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS BOOK CHESSBOARD CHESS COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, scholars book top, hand dyed brown leather Chessboard coffee table with one large single drawer
Please
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20th Century English Victorian Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 26.19 in
Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy
By Colli Torino
Located in Biella, IT
Luigi Colli Italy set of chess glass coffee table in work iron years ’40 perfect and original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 18 in D 30 in
Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Chess Center Table is the perfect table to have in a game room. Even if you're not a big chess
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's LEATHER TOPPED CHESSBOARD COFFEE NEST OF TABLES FOR CHESS!
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage circa 1950's brown leather Chessboard top coffee table with two nesting tables under
Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 32.09 in D 16.15 in
Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All
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Vintage 1960s European Game Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute
By e15
Located in New York, NY
chessboard
- Can be combined with ES09 CALVERT CHESS coffee table
Category
2010s German Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Werkendam, NL
Coffee table in different rosewoods by Poul Cadovius made by France & Søn.
Square top 80 x 80 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Walnut Occasional Coffee / Chess Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish Art Deco walnut occasional coffee / chess table. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
"Chess Horses" Coffee Table, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee table with chess horse and marble bases.
Brass, Metal, marble.
Made in Italy, around
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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
English Victorian walnut chess top coffee table
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A wonderful English Victorian oval inlaid walnut chess top coffee table .
The table has a wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with
Category
Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lovely Victorian Walnut & Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Coffee Table
By PIETRA DURA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table with Italian Pietra Dura circa 1800 Specimen marble Chess table top
A beautiful find and a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 17.33 in Dm 25.99 in
Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Modular the chess tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
good condition with slight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polystyrene
1930's Vintage Art Deco Chess / Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco period occasional table with an inlaid chess board top. This was made in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chris Lehrecke For Ralph Pucci Rare Wood Table Top Bronze Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
singer Marc Anthony. As Isamu Noguchi's sculptural coffee and chess tables for Herman Miller and rocking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Burr Walnut & Hardwood Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style Chessboard table with Burr Walnut chess squares
A good looking well made and decorative table
Category
20th Century English Campaign Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.34 in W 33.27 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Backgammon Dominos Games Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style Chessboard backgammon table with lots of games inside including cards and Dominos
A good
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.33 in W 46.86 in D 23.43 in
Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chess table / coffee table in rosewood and glass with matching chess pieces. Maker Komfort
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Made Chess Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with
Category
Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Games Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table on the outside and three large drawers for storing the chess pieces and so on
We have cleaned
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.49 in W 47.45 in D 17.52 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table Chess Set and Chairs, c.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif pair of curule chairs.
Mid-century chess coffee table, chess set and matching chairs. Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Gesso, Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.
By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 19.49 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin checkerboard coffee or cocktail table, 1969. 48 inches square
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10.13 in W 48 in D 48 in
Danish Teak Checker Board Coffee Table by Cado with Carved Modernist Chess Set
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak coffee table designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Collections features checker board
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Chess Table, French Limestone, Hand-Sculpted, Rooms
By ROOMS
Located in Geneve, CH
Round staircase table - French limestone - hand-sculpted - rooms
Dimensions: 75 x 70 x 70 cm
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2010s Georgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Midcentury Italian Hand Carved and Painted Medieval Style Chess Set and Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury Italian hand carved and painted medieval style chess set and table
removable glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 18.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Original French Art Deco Game Box in Wood 1930 Card Chess Draughts Poker Chips
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing French Art Deco game box, 1930 in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 3.94 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Chessboard Coffee Table with Marble Board and ebonized Chess Set Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English oak vintage chess coffee table with marble
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Marble
H 17.72 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versatility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Table with Chess Set, U.S.A, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and custom coffee table made of maple and walnut with a chess set. Includes all pieces
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Mid-Century Chess Table, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
This side table with top for chess playing is made of different types of wood and with tapered
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
California Craft Cocktail Table and Chess, Checker Board
Located in San Diego, CA
California Craft cocktail table and chess, checker board, circa 1970s. Quality craftsmanship of
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pair of "Boogie Woogie" Coffe Tables in Teak by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of coffee tables, cocktail or coffee, sometimes called Boggie Woogie chess tables. These teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Chess Backgammon Game Table or Coffee Table
Located in New London, CT
Fun table that converts from a conversation piece coffee table to a game table with ease.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
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Coffee Chess Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic coffee chess table available at 1stDibs. Each coffee chess table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and hardwood. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage coffee chess table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee chess 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 coffee chess table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one coffee chess table that is appealing in its simplicity, but ROOMS, Annibale Colombo and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Coffee Chess Table?
Prices for a coffee chess table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $29,050, while the average can fetch as much as $4,538.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Coffee Chess 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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