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Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
One Freeform Coffee Table, constructed of plywood and wood. Taupe lacquer finish. Table has ball
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
H 19.5 in W 45 in D 31.5 in
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
One Freeform Coffee Table, constructed of plywood and wood. Taupe lacquer finish. Table has ball
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, Taupe
H 17.5 in W 33.25 in D 25 in
Brutalist Freeform Coffee Table in Solid Elm, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutalist freeform coffee table in solid elm, circa 1950-1960.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Original Freeform Coffee Table, Top Covered with Laminate, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original freeform coffee table, top covered with laminate, blackened wooden legs terminated by
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Freeform Coffee Table Style Isamu Noguchi & Adrian Pearsall
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Black Mahogany Freeform Coffee Table Base In the style of Isamu Noguchi and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Coffee Table
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
Important Karl Springer Polished Stainless Freeform Coffee Table
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Silas Seandel Bronze Freeform Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze, freeform studio made table by Silas Seandel, 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Selz “Flaque D’Eau” Elm Coffee Table, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
Large elm freeform coffee table on a tripod base with very slanted edges.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Live Edge Wood Coffee Table, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Live edge freeform coffee table made in burl-like wood, made in 1970s, Nakashima style. Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform wood coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform maple coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Rare Freeform Coffee Table by Mauser Werke, 1950s
By Mauser Werke
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare coffee table produced by Mauser Werke Waldeck in Germany during the 1950s. The freeform
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Unique Mid-Century Modern Freeform Tree Slab Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique freeform coffee table makes a wonderful addition any rustic or modern interior. Stylish
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, Slate, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A black slate and walnut coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Pine, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and glass coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Pine

Black Oak cloud freeform organic modern coffee table, minimalist design
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An asymmetrical freeform coffee table. Designed and made by Last Workshop. Standard "large" size
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Studio Craft Sculptural and Organic Coffee Table Signed Walsh, Dated 1989
By Wendell Castle
Located in Peabody, MA
Studio craft freeform coffee table of carved wood in aquamarine lacquer signed Walsh, 1989 and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Silas Seandel, Freeform Coffee Table, Polished Steel, Studio, America, 1968
By Silas Seandel
Located in High Point, NC
A polished stainless steel coffee table designed and produced by Silas Seandel, New York, America
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Postmodern Freeform Coffee Table, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional postmodern free form coffee table By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Freeform Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
brass Freeform cocktail table (Model 1759) embodies organic elegance. Its fluid, cloud-like silhouette
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Brass and Black Granite Top, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer for Karl Springer LTD exceptional free-form coffee table with polished brass base and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Breccia & Travertino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Breccia & Travertino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Quartzite & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Limestone Oceano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Quartzite & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Limestone Oceano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Onyx & Travertino Navona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Golden Spider Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14” Verde Alpi & Bianco Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Nero & Bianco Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Nero & Bianco Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 84”L x 46”W x 14”H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 84”L x 46”W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14” Verde Alpi & Bianco Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Arabescato Corchia Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Golden Spider Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Onda Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 39”W x 14”H Onyx & Travertino Navona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
COLLECTION. COMPRISING SIDE TABLES FOR LAYERING, COFFEE TABLES AND DINING TABLES. DIMENSIONS: 72”L x 39-1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Viola Marble & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Oyster Marble & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Travertino Crema VC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 72”L x 36”W x 12”H Travertino Crema VC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 36”W x 12”H: - 3 x 7"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 8”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Viola Marble & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Oyster Marble & Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Lago Freeform Coffee Table 60”L x 30”W x 12”H Travertino Crema VC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 30”W x 12”H: - 3 x 6"Ø ROUND BASE - 3 x 7”Ø CUTOUT ON UNDERSIDE OF TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION: TABLE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1950 Freeform Mahogany Coffee Table Cocktail Table Side Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Grenoble, FR
Freeform mahogany coffee table Mahogany tray brought back to France in the 1950s, transformed
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Biomorphic Freeform Burgundy Marble Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Freeform marble coffee table, dating back to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

French Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, Freeform, 1950s, Handmade
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
properly. The height is 31.5 cm and is 86 cm x 66 cm. Very strong table. Lovely as a side table, a coffee
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Designer Linen Wrapped Kidney Freeform Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage wrapped Linen Kidney Coffee Table in the style of Karl Springer & Maitland Smith
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Linen

Vintage Handcrafted Freeform Live Edge Solid Elm Slab Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Handcrafted Freeform Live Edge Solid Elm Slab Coffee Table No other one like this, it has
Category

Vintage 1960s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Modern Freeform Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table by Philip Andrews
By Philip Andrews
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERN FREE-FORM LIVE EDGE WALNUT COFFEE TABLE By Philip Andrews, ca. 2000s; branded to underside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century 1950s Cypress Coffee Cocktail Table Freeform Edge Slab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage cypress free from edge 1950s cocktail coffee table with steel legs that have been newly
Category

Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Freeform Walnut and Brass Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic sculpted walnut and brass biomorphic cocktail/coffee table (model 1759) designed by Robsjohn
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Freeform MODERNIST Side or COFFEE TABLE France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
A small coffee or side table, Modernist, Reconstruction, Free-Form, superb structure in black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Unique Coffee Table Made of a Thick Freeform Wood Top Supported by Brass Arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique coffee table is made of a thick freeform wooden top supported by 2 gilt
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb. Great and
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings FreeForm "WCD" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lynn, MA
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed FreeForm "WCD" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb. This is the more
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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Freeform Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the freeform coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every freeform coffee table was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a freeform coffee table, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer freeform coffee 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 freeform coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one freeform coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, Charlotte Perriand and Svante Skogh produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Freeform Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a freeform coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,166, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.

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 Freeform Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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 12, 2024
    No 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, 2022
    While 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    Styling 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, 2024
    Coffee 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 2024
    How 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, 2022
    To 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.