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Fossil Coffee Table In Petrified Wood Overlay Top & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Fossil Coffee Table In Petrified Wood Overlay Top & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
The slow, natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood, Lacquer
H 16 in W 40 in D 59 in
Alien Debris Black marble Fossil coffee table
By Bloc Studios
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
side table and 1 coffee table.
The chosen material is Black Fossil, a precious material that comes from
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Tessellated Fossil Stone and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil coffee table with a stepped and beveled edge top with inlaid brass border
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Heinz Lilienthal Fossil Coffee Table Germany 1970 Signed
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Munich, DE
The famous german Artist Heinz Lilienthal deigned this eye-catching coffee table in 1970. The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Stone
Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice fossil stone coffee or side table, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of thin slices
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980's vintage coffee table with wood base and inset fossil stone top.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Italian coffee table in travertine with fossils
Located in Ranst, VAN
Large Italian vintage coffee table in travertine. The coffee table is designed in an octagon shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Taupe Tessellated Fossil Stone Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table with radiused edges and recessed pedestal base. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Fossil Ammonite Tony Duquette Inspired Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
fossil-included marble. This table is one-of-a-kind--it and would be a show-stopping addition to a study
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, 1980s.
This stunning table is made of rough edged brick
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Brass and Resin Vintage Coffee Table with Marine Fossils
Located in Milano, IT
Rare brass and resin coffee table with marine fossils, designed in the '50s, of fine Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fossil stone coffee table att. Heinz Lilienthal, Germany 1980s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in DE MEERN, NL
FOSSIL STONE COFFEE TABLE BY HEINZ LILIENTHAL, 1980s
An eye-catching coffee table, designed by
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mactan Octagon Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, fabricated in Belgium in the 80's.
This stunning table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Casa Bique Tessellated Fossil Stone and Marble Coffee Table
By Casa Bique
Located in Chicago, IL
A derivation of Art Deco style, this coffee table has a square base with setback corners. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Fossil N.1 Coffee Table by The Whole Elements
Located in Geneve, CH
a hand-carved coffee table and a set of wall shelves with ceramic tableware, as well as a cabinet
Category
2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
The stunning table base is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
The stunning table base is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is made of rough
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice oval coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
This stunning table is
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mactan or Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute coffee or side table, fabricated in the 80's.
In this size it is very hard to find.
This
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare and very nice coffee table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s.
This stunning table is made of Mactan
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
VINTAGE FOSSIL PETRIFIED WOOD SAMPLE COFFEE TABLE SUPER DECORATIVE & PRIMITiVE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood coffee table displaying Fossil and Petrified wood samples
Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category
20th Century European Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.51 in W 28.55 in D 15.36 in
Round Mactan or Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round coffee or side table, fabricated in the 80's.
This stunning table is made of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Coffee Table by Etienne Allemeersch, Rectangular, with Fossil Inlay, 1970's
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table by Etienne Allemeersch, Rectangular, with Fossil Inlay, 1970's
This Hollywood regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Wood
H 14.18 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Tesselated fossil stone and inlaid brass coffee table by Maitland Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
and the tessellated fossil stone was polished to enhance the gloss. The coffee table is in great
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 18.12 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone and Brass Coffee Table Mid Century
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful coffee table is striking in its unusual shape and will make a statement in your home
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Shell Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's.
It has a beautiful shape of a oyster
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1970s Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone Swivel Tier Drum Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stone swivel coffee table. The ultra rare table exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Maitland-Smith Empire Revival Black Marble and Fossil Stone Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Features four Doric columns, with shafts of creamy tessellated fossil stone, atop a black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Limestone and Chrome Coffee Table with Fossils, Brazil, c. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Mid-Century Limestone and Chrome Coffee Table with Fossils, Brazil, c. 1970s.
This rare and
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Chrome
H 15.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Classic Tesselated Fossil Stone and Inlaid Brass Coffee Table by Maitland Smith
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautifully handcrafted coffee table with a glass center panel and inlaid brass borders was
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.95 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Ivory Fossil Stone Sculptural Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, circa 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mercer Island, this ivory white Fossil stone coffee table adds elegance, light, air and a natural stone
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 16.5 in W 51 in D 35 in
70's Karl Springer Style Tessellated Fossil Stone Coffee Center Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Springer Maitland style tessellated fossil stone pedestal coffee side table
with radiused edges and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in the Style of Dario, Fossil Wood Incrustation
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the style of Dario, Fossil Wood Incrustation, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
A unique side table done in fossil stone with Ammonite Lytoceras fossil top
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique Postmodern Coffee Table with a stone top, with Ammonite
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
1970s Fossil Embossed Table on Chromed Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970s.
Cast and patinated coffee table with fossil shale relief, raised on chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Modernist Cocktail Table with Fossil Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist cocktail table with fossil marble top.
Polished nickel base with large marble
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Nickel
Cocktail Table with Fossil Top on Steel Base, Prehistoric Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cocktail table with fossil top on steel base
Prehistoric period
From Madagascar.
Great colors.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Future Fossils Low Table in Stoneware and Aluminum by Simon Johns
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
The most expressive of the Future Fossils collection, the low table features slip-cast volumes of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MDF Italia Cement Fossil Low Table Indoor / Outdoor by Xavier Lust
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The Belgian designer and sculptor Xavier Lust signs Fossil for MDF Italia, an eclectic furnishing
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
MDF Italia Set of Three Cement Fossil Low Tables Indoor / Outdoor by Xavier Lust
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
The Belgian designer and sculptor Xavier Lust signs Fossil for MDF Italia, an eclectic furnishing
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Luten, Clary, Stern, Inc. High Style Fossil Stone and Satin Brass
Located in Queens, NY
American High Style (circa 1980) rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a natural fossil stone
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Pierre Magnussen Ponte
Located in Southampton, GB
Postmodern design, coffee / side table by Magnusse Ponte.
The base made from Mactan stone.
Three
Category
20th Century Unknown Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair or Nest of Fossil Stone Coffee Tables
Located in London, London
Nest of two fossil stone coffee or side tables.
A striking nest of fossil stone coffee tables
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Stone
Tessellated Stone Fossil Top Brass Inlay Square Coffee Table on Cabriole Legs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tessellated Stone Fossil Top Brass Inlay Square coffee table on Cabriole Legs
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 17 in W 39 in D 39 in
Mid Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Cocktail Table w/Fossils 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Century Modern Cast Hardstone Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Table with Fossils and Fossil Imprints, 20thC
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lowboys
Materials
Cast Stone, Concrete
H 14.75 in W 66 in D 40.25 in
Vintage fossil stone coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful fossil stone coffee table with a beveled table top and triangular bases.
We are not sure
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stone
Fossil Coffee Table by Studio Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
Coffee Table makes for a center piece that captures passing time in every nook and cranny. With
Category
2010s Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
‘Fossil’ Coffee Table in Grey Elm Burl Veneer and Aqua Blue Opaque Resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
The Fossil tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
H 13.78 in W 30.91 in D 42.92 in
Tessellated Fossil Stone Coffee Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table by Maitland-Smith.
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Coffee Table Fossil in Brushed Steel and Transparent Opaque Resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
The Fossil Tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Plywood
Tessellated Fossil Stone & Marble Table With Brass Banding
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Two-tone tessellated fossil stone and marble coffee table with brass inlay border.
Category
20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mactan stone side tables with the original, faceted glass tops by Magnus
Located in WEERT, NL
Mactan or Fossil Stone fosil stone side / coffee tables by Magnussen Ponte, 1980s
Height 52 cm
Depth
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 20.48 in Dm 23.63 in
‘Fossil’ side table in Brushed steel and aqua blue opaque resin
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
The Fossil Tables are inspired by an unusually combination of archaeology and Mies van der Rohe’s
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Fossil Coffee Table with Steel Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee table made from 100 million year old fossil with a brass inlay on a newly constructed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Tessellated Fossil Stone & Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated fossil coffee table with a stepped and beveled edge top with inlaid brass border
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Fossil Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic fossil coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and brass, every fossil coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage fossil coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the fossil coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A fossil coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fossil coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc and Etienne Allemeersch produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Fossil Coffee Table?
Prices for a fossil coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $34,650, while the average can fetch as much as $3,690.
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 Fossil 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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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