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Funky Coffee Table

1980's quirky, funky coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
made in the 1980's this quirky yellowtopped wooden coffee table colors your world, in very good
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Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1980's quirky, funky coffee table
1980's quirky, funky coffee table
H 14.97 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Funky Post Modern Colorful Coffee Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, coffee table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office
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1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Funky Post Modern Colorful Side Table ca' 1990
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky and colorful, side table with glass top, ca' 1990's. Custom made from a doctors' office
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1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Fun and funky, the Jade Oblong coffee table takes the road less travelled in every style choice
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
Jade Oblong Oak Coffee Table by Chiara Provasi
H 15.75 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table with Colourful Enameled Top, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Funky little coffee table with a charming green enameled lava top with a splash of colourful red
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Ash Wood Coffee Table with Arabesque-Inspired Legs & Stenciled Mandala Motif
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
a contemporary flair, our Funky Fusion coffee table is made of Ash wood with a custom-stenciled
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2010s African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash

Vintage Industrial Diamond Steel Pyramid Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Put your home decor on a pedestal with this funky industrial metal coffee table! An ample sheet of
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal

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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
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2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 2
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 2
H 14.75 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
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
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2010s Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 1
Moroccan Wooden Coffee Table, Bleach Blue 1
H 14.75 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Antique Metal And Wood Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
giving a handsome industrial look. Great for any kind of storage, or as a funky coffee table. (Please
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Metal And Wood Trunk
Antique Metal And Wood Trunk
H 20 in W 38 in D 19 in
Funky Art Deco Haagse School Coffee Table by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Art Deco Haagse school coffee table by Anton Lucas 1920s. Solid oak with solid Macassar
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Macassar, Oak

Funky Midcentury Tile Top Table From France/ 1960''s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FOLK ART MID CENTURY MODERN TILE TOP TABLE WITH IRON FRAME AND FEET.THIS TABLE IS
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Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Burlwood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very attractive funky looking burl wood coffee table with embedded amethyst crystals top.Labeled
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Crystal

Burlwood Coffee Table
Burlwood Coffee Table
H 16 in W 55 in D 44 in
Repurposed Patchwork Coffee Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A very funky patchwork coffee table with glass top and drawers. The table is made from old painted
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20th Century Argentine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Glass

Repurposed Patchwork Coffee Table
Repurposed Patchwork Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 43.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Primitive Industrial Coffee Table Made from Old Work Cart
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun, funky and functional, this unique coffee table will make a great conversation piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1970s Space Age Concentric Circle Smoked Glass, Chrome and Formica Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A funky 1970s space-age round coffee table. The round smoked-glass toughened tabletop sits on a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Grand Server Boomerang Kidney Shaped Walnut Coffee Table Bar Cabinet
By A.H. Stock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
modern furniture. Manufactured by AH Stock. The funky bar / coffee table captures the spirit of the Space
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica, Walnut

1960 Brass Dolphin Sculpture Coffee Table Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky coffee table base made of brass with beautiful patina. Great indoor or outdoor. Glass top
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Vintage 1960s American Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table. Rosewood and Lucite base with original glass top. Striking
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lucite, Rosewood

Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 62.21 in D 25.6 in
Super Funky Indonesian Carved Wood Alligator Coffee Table or Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
used as a narrow coffee table, or solely for sculptural decorative interest as a freestanding sculpture.
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca for Cassina
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Cesare Lacca for Cassina. Walnut frame with original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Kho Liang Le for Artifort
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s. Chrome metal legs with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Funky Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe, 1960s. Ceramic tile by Jaap
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Funky Art Deco Haagse School Coffee Table by Pel Izeren for Genneper Molen
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Art Deco Haagse School coffee table by P. E. L. Izeren for Genneper Molen. Solid oak and oak
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Macassar, Oak

Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
funky-kool coffee table..."brutal meets whimsy", California design of the 80's
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
Cast Aluminum Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
"Folk Art" Bowling Pin Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
funky coffee, cocktail table. Reddish color finish on solid wood. Some wear to finish, normal and
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

"Folk Art" Bowling Pin Coffee Table
"Folk Art" Bowling Pin Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
UNUSUAL 1970'S LAMINATED PRINT COFFEE TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such an unusual cool funky coffee table. It's a perfect coffee table size and shape with 3
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

"Circles" Laminate Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Funky retro coffee table made of layered circles.
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Space Age Vintage Coffee Table, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Funky Space Age vintage coffee table from the 1970s.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plastic, Smoked Glass

Space Age Vintage Coffee Table, 1970s
Space Age Vintage Coffee Table, 1970s
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table with Reclaimed Tin Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
sophisticated coffee table.
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Mid Century Round Coffee Table by Gary John Neville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back in time with this funky metal coffee table with mirrored top! Great in any
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Funky Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the funky coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each funky coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage funky coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect funky coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A funky coffee table, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made funky coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Shewekar Elgharably, Chiara Provasi and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Funky Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a funky coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $12,130 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 Funky 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.

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  • 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.