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Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table in the Jens Risom's Style
By Jens Risom, Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern Floating Coffee Table by Trioh Mobler Denmark in the Jens Risom's Style
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modern Burl Chrome & Polished Stainless Steel Floating Coffee Table Plinth Base
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
veneer floating coffee table featuring diagonal polished stainless steel strip details across the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 10.75 in W 47 in D 27 in
MCM Chrome Glass & Mirror Floating Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome glass & mirror floating top coffee table.
Featuring a thick
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Jens Risom design 6’ long walnut floating coffee table bench. Beautiful design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Midcentury Modern Floating Coffee Table
Located in Rümmingen, BW
mid-century modern coffee table.
Made from robust, dark hardwood, this piece reflects the
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Brueton Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel & Marble Swivel Coffee Cocktail Table
By Brueton
Located in Dayton, OH
An iconic floating coffee table by Brueton, circa 1970s. Features a rectangular two tier form made
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 16 in W 48 in D 30 in
Amazing Floating Coffee Table by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this coffee table with the amazing and characteristic design of Eugenio Escudero, made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Cedar
Amazing Floating Coffee Table by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this coffee table with the amazing and characteristic design of Eugenio Escudero, made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Cedar
Low Floating Coffee Table in Acrylic with Brass Trim, circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Low coffee table with inset base which gives the top the appearance of floating, octagonal form in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Dark Smoked Glass Square Floating Coffee Table
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
" Floating " Mid Century Modern smoked thick glass and dark red metal base square coffee table on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.95 in W 59.06 in D 51.19 in
1970s Black Granite Stone Lucite Floating Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, lucite and granite floating coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Floating Frames Coffee Table
By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
ceramic part she highlights its function. The collection includes lighting, coffee table, candleholder, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Floating Brown Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We love this floating brown travertine coffee table. Table is a beautiful design, it rest on a
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Outstanding Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Floating top walnut coffee table after designs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Solid three piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Square Wood and Glass Coffee Table, Floating Liana Coffee Table
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Floating Liana is a coffee table with twisted Liana wood floating in an extra clear lake of resin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood
Widdicomb Floating Wood and Stone Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large coffee table by Widdicomb. Featuring walnut grain with three thick marble inserts. Nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Floating Widdicomb Marble Inserts Top Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice "floating" rectangle top with three marble inserts coffee table by Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mosaic Coffee Table with Floating Top, 1950s
By Mado Jolain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury mosaic tile table. Striped design with neutral stone tile striped with blues and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Floating Travertine Coffee Table, France 1960's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and Travertine coffee table, with a geometrical patterned base and a raised apron that gives
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
1980s Vintage Boho Laminate Floating Crescent Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This striking Vintage Boho Laminate Floating Crescent Coffee Table is a sculptural showpiece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
By Jens Risom, Grete Jalk
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning floating walnut table sturdily built on top of elegant stilt styled legs. Simple yet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Round Nickel over Steel Floating Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
36" round coffee table comprised of four-leg flat bar nickel over steel base, with 3/4" thick glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Coffee Table by Jacob Epstein Table with Floating Glass Top
By Jacob Epstein
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and oversize Jacob Epstein glass top table by Cumberland crafted from solid flat bar
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handsome Wood & Brass Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic combination of dark wood, aged brass and glass makes this transitional coffee table a winner
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
By ACE-HI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 13 in W 56.25 in D 20.75 in
Jet Age Floating Teak Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Trensum
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 63″ wide x 23″ deep x 19.75″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Floating Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Peter Hvidt
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Hvidt + Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1957
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 53″ wide x 19″ deep x 34″ tall
Condition: In excell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Springer Style Faux Goatskin Floating Pouf Coffee Table Brass Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
Super nice coffee table in the style of Karl Springer with a faux goat skin lacquered finish and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Child Size Floating "Ladder" Rattan Coffee & Side Table Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare beautifully restored child-size floating "Jacob's Ladder" coffee table and side table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Four Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1940, this four-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Restored Five Strand Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Frankl style rattan five-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual bent rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Floating Square Coffee Table in Green and Black Slatelike Material
Located in Chicago, IL
Well made custom bench built coffee table with very realistic slate laminate over wood and MDF on
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mastercraft Coffee Table with Floating Brass and Glass Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table featuring sturdy chrome and brass base with a glass top. A stylish
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century six-pole rattan coffee table has with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 17 in W 48 in D 32 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen Floating Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #2
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen
Manufacturer: Mogens Kold
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 60″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1970's Minimalist Stainless Steel Coffee table With Floating Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
1970's minimalist stainless steel coffee table with floating glass top, in vintage original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Fully Restored & Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Danish Modern Teak Floating-Top Coffee Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Modern teak floating-top coffee table. This piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Parquet Floating Square Cocktail/Coffee Table with a Plinth Base Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refinished coffee table with oak parquet in a coffee colored stain on a recessed black plinth base
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Oak
Oiled Walnut Tile Insert Floating Top Mid-Century Long Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut tile insert floating top mid-century long surfboard coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 16 in W 66 in D 22 in
Danish Modern Mahogany Coffee Table with Floating Tabletop by Ole Wanscher 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large mahogany coffee table (Model: 018) designed by Danish architect Ole Wanscher and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 21.26 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 in
Martin Visser Style Large Floating Slate Top Coffee Table with Chrome Base
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large Mid-Century coffee table with thick chrome cube legs and handsome stone top. In
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Chrome
H 13.625 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Italian Modern Floating Marble Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Floating Marble Table
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in teak. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Floating Top Banded Burl Wood Oval Boat Shape Coffee Table MINT!
By Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Floating Top Banded Burl Wood Oval Boat Shape Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Floating 3/4" Glass Top Brass Base Coffee Table Mid Century
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern floating top 3/4" thick glass coffee table with real brass base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee tables / benches with floating tops supported by a walnut
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 15 in W 54 in D 21 in
Vintage Rosewood Floating Top Coffee Table by Grete Jalk for France & Søn Denmar
By Grete Jalk
Located in Emeryville, CA
This rare and elegant rosewood coffee table with a floating tabletop (model 622/40) was designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 21.26 in W 59 in D 26 in
MCM Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Side and with Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Square Top Side Table with Matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Glass Top Horn Tile Base Square Floating 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice large square thick glass top coffee table. The base is finished with horn "tile" and lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Timothy Oulton Monumental Floating Carrara Marble Cocktail Table
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental floating plinth coffee cocktail table designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Walnut & Lacquered Low Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Walnut & Lacquered Low Tables
A Pair of Art Deco Floating Top Burr
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian 1970s Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish floating bamboo coffee table for the porch, patio, living room or family room.
Slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single mango root coffee table floating on a small platform. A slight graduation from
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950's Italian Marble Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Floating Italian marble coffee table - Italy, 1950's
Two tiers of white Carrara marble floating on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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Floating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of floating coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all floating coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 121 antique and vintage floating coffee tables in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of floating coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Floating coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jens Risom, John Keal and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Floating Coffee Tables?
Prices for floating coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floating coffee tables begin at $485 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.
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 Floating Coffee Tables
- What is a floating table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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