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Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category
20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Exotic Wood Coffee Table by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very exciting coffee table in rare woods by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, circa 1958.
This example
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Large Exotic Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A low and large table manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
As we normally prefer, the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1960s Percival Lafer Exotic Wood Coffee Table Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Percival Lafer coffee table in a rectangular shape.
Exotic wood jacaranda rosewood (solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
1950's Exotic Hand Carved Art Coffee Table
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hand carved coffee table with insert black smoke glass top.
Circa 1950's or earlier. In the style
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Brutalist Coffee Table Exotic Wood, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with made with the trunc of a tree from Madagascar (Africa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Rectangular Exotic Wood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
like this coffee table have an outstanding balance with a classic, timeless design. With a clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 54.93 in D 19.49 in
Karl Springer Exotic Leather and Patinated Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Karl Springer coffee table in what appears to be sea snake leather with Patinated brass accents
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Inlay, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish modern coffee table with exotic wood inlay, Sweden, 1950s
This is a very special Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Teak
A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Massive Hand Carved Monkey Pod Exotic Hardwood Lovers Embrace Coffee Table
Located in Chattanooga, TN
beautiful sculpture, it's also a practical glass top coffee table.
Unfortunately, we know very little about
Category
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Percival Lafer Coffee Table Brazilian Rosewood Exotic Wood Mosaic
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Percival Lafer coffee tables with glass tops over rosewood hardwood mosaic.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla coffee table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated rosewood slats suspended in
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Collapsible Coffee Table in a Mosaic of Exotic Woods by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this coffee table showcases a mosaic of exotic
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Glass
H 13.75 in W 44.75 in D 27.75 in
French Art Deco Coffee Table in Exotic Wood with Églomisé Mirror Top
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Sublime French Art Deco coffee table of Exotic Palisander wood with Bronze accents, topped with an
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Palisander
Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass, Smoked Glass
Modern Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel Plated Details, Argilla
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Argilla Table is a study of contrasts, comprised of repeated wood slats suspended in air by a
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel, Metal
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, Argilla, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Argilla Coffee Table with Exotic Wood Slats and Nickel-Plated Details, In Stock
This particular
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 18 in W 36 in D 36 in
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko "Rhythmic" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tapio Wirkkala Asko Finland birch and exotic wood veneer coffee table, circa 1958. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun
Category
20th Century Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Karl Springer Reptile Embossed Leather Cocktail Table, Signed and Dated 1983
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Known for his striking designs and use of exotic or luxurious materials, this coffee table is an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Nomad Black Exotic Wood Coffee Table by CEU Studio
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
of beautiful exotic wood make this table distinctive and memorable.
L 9'10" - W 29.5" x H 15"
Lead
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Japonesque Coffee Table in Dark Antique Exotic Wood by CEU Studio Indoor Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Japonesque Table by CEU
Antique exotic wood
L 52.5" x W 46" x H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 46 in D 52.5 in
Exotic Wood Live-Edge Waterfall Coffee Table from Costantini, Carlo 'in Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Carlo Table is a waterfall style live edge table fashioned out of naturally finished solid
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 27 in D 54 in
Table Sofa Coffee Low Exotic Japanese Ash Bronzed Ends Vintage 127cm 4ft 2”long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Striking vintage low sofa/coffee table
- Stunning Japanese exotic ash veneer intricate grain
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 17.72 in W 50.01 in D 22.45 in
Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
frame and squared legs. Can be used as a bench, coffee table. Fully restored in a excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Black Exotic Wood Coffee Table
By Papa Mamadou N'Doye
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Layou coffee table
Dimensions: Diameter 90 cm / Height 35 cm
Materials: Dimb wood (exotic African
Category
2010s Senegalese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Brazilian Exotic Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage exotic dark grain wood coffee table from Brazil with square glass top. The base has
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Custom-Made Exotic Zebra Wood Coffee Table
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
One of a kind, clean, sleek lined modern zebra wood coffee table. Constructed of the finest exotic
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Minimalist Exotic Dark Grain Wood Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simply elegant coffee table from Brazil in exotic dark grain wood with a natural lacquer finish
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Tree Trunk Coffee Table
Located in charmes, FR
1970s tree trunk coffee table exotic wood top in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Rectangular Wooden Coffee Table-Simple
Located in Orlando, FL
Very exotic Moroccan wooden coffee table. Rectangular shape and offers an amazing look. With its
Category
2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Moroccan Rectangular Coffee Table, Cedar Wood
Located in Orlando, FL
Color: Light brown.
Very exotic hand carved Moroccan coffee table. With its detailed carving along
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Giuseppe Scapinelli Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Brazilian exotic hardwood coffee table with tapered brass capped legs. This table is highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 2
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Moroccan wooden coffee table. Square shape with a funky bleach look. Coffee
Category
2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 1
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Moroccan wooden coffee table. Square shape with a funky bleach look. Coffee
Category
2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Brazilian exotic hardwood coffee table. The base has a solid beam with two V-shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Blue Wash 1
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Moroccan wooden coffee table. Rectangular shape with a carved top in the
Category
2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut Inlay Coffee Table by Andrew Szoeke
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a walnut coffee table with exotic wood inlay of a flock of birds, three horses, and a dog
Category
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Indian Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Cart Wheels
Located in Orlando, FL
A pretty exotic looking Indian wooden coffee table. Rectangular shape with plenty of storage. Low
Category
2010s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Carved Wood Coffee Table, Long Hectagonal Shape
Located in Orlando, FL
Very exotic hand carved Moroccan coffee table. With its detailed carving along the sides and the
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rounded Square Wood Coffee Table with Black Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square exotic wood coffee table with inset black leather top from Brazil. Wood has rustic qualities
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman Coffee Table in Exotic Mindoro Wood for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in santa monica, CA
Tops slide back and forth for storage. Made of wood and cork. Really cool and funky table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Sergio Rodrigues Exotic Wood Side Tables or Coffee Tables
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collection of five exotic wood cubes and rectangles that can be used as side tables, coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Pedestal Coffee Table by Slate Craft Ltd. S. Africa
By Paul Kingma, Slate Craft Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Made in South Africa, this bold and exotic coffee table succeeds in combining the right materials
Category
Vintage 1980s South African Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass
H 16.75 in W 55 in D 31.5 in
Widdicomb Exotic Wood Coffee Table
By Ralph Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exotic over the top well grained wood coffee table with drawers to each side that have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Exotic Wood Bentwood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bentwood coffee table in a single piece of exotic zebra wood with elegant ribbon-like
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Vintage Coffee Table Exotic Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee table in solid wood and exotic wood veneer.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Exotic Burl Cube Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible oyster-burl coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Modern Glass and Exotic Wood Coffee Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Italian-modern glass and rosewood coffee table or side table.
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table In Exotic Maidou Burl By Baker Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressively structured large and low coffee table from the "Collectors Edition" by Baker
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Coffee Table in Exotic Maidou Burl by Baker Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning coffee table with sculptural legs in Maidou Burl by Baker Furniture, American 1981
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Custom-Made Exotic Wood Configurable Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully designed and custom-made table by a noted California designer. The piece comes with a
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Post-Modern Exotic Grain Stone Coffee Table, circa 1980
By Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer, Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So gorgeous and designer on-trend, this heavy and substantial Post-Modern coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Round Coffee Table with Exotic Marble Top and Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
Round coffee table with exotic marble top and sculpted brass legs, Italian 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Exotic Wood Coffee Table in the Manner of Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A large modernist coffee table constructed from rough sawn exotic timber with dovetail finger
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Large Mid Century Exotic Unique Live Edge Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Mid-Century exotic Live Edge wood Coffee Table
This 1970s coffee table has a unique shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
20th Century Bamboo and Exotic Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian design coffee table from the 1970s-1980s. Furniture in bamboo and exotic wood of beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 15.75 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
Early Milo Baughman Coffee Table in Exotic Mindoro Wood for Drexel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early coffee table by Milo Baughman using exotic Mindoro wood from the Philippines which is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Exotic Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of exotic coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique exotic coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and rosewood. Find 42 antique and vintage exotic coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of exotic coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Exotic coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Percival Lafer, L'Atelier San Paulo and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful exotic coffee tables that are worth considering.
How Much are Exotic Coffee Tables?
Prices for exotic coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, exotic coffee tables begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.
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 Exotic 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 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 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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