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Moderne Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Italian gilt coffee table with glass top. Measurements: Height: 16.5" Width: 30
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Moderne Gilt Coffee Table
Moderne Gilt Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Black lacquer and gilt coffee table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Black lacquer and gilt coffee table This Black Lacquer and Gilt Coffee Table, a stunning blend of
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black lacquer and gilt coffee table
Black lacquer and gilt coffee table
H 18.51 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
2 Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized and Gilt Coffee Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Louis XVI-style (1940s) rectangular ebonized and gilt coffee tables with one drawer
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Marble Top White and Gilt Coffee Table with Greek Key and Decorative Inlay
Located in Essex, MA
Marble top white and gilt coffee table with Greek key and decorative inlay Pretty 1940s Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

French Iron and Gilt Coffee Table, in the Style of Poillerat, C. 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Chicago, IL
French iron and gilt coffee table, in the style of Poillerat, c. 1940. The curved iron legs support
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Gray Painted & Parcel Gilt Coffee Table - Marble Top - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Venetian gray painted and parcel gilt coffee table with the original gray honed marble top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gilt Coffee Table Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 20th century Chinese red & gilt coffee table trunk on custom iron stand. Parchment
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique French Directoire Style Eglomise Gilt Coffee Table Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Coffee Table Attributed to Jansen is truly a showstopper and is made of the highest quality! If you look
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Alu Gilt Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Alu gilt in gilded circled aluminium. Also available in Alu Gilt Side Table.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alu Gilt Coffee Table
Alu Gilt Coffee Table
H 15.75 in Dm 30.32 in
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The gilt finish faux bamboo butler style coffee table seamlessly blends elegance and functionality
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Faux Bamboo

Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table
H 17 in W 39 in D 36 in
Ornate Gilt Coffee Table Base
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Nice ornate gilt wrought iron coffee table base, in the classical style, probably made in Spain
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ornate Gilt Coffee Table Base
Ornate Gilt Coffee Table Base
H 16 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Ebonized and Gilt Pond Scene Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese style ebonized and gilt coffee table decorated with a pond scene on top. The table is
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Paint

Moderne Gilt Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s French gilt bronze coffee table with original glass top. Measurements: Length: 59.75
Category

Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Moderne Gilt Coffee Table with Glass Top
Moderne Gilt Coffee Table with Glass Top
H 15.75 in W 59.75 in D 30 in
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Coffee Table - Distressed Old White / Gold Gilt Paint
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 1900’s Louis XVI Style Marble-Top With Distressed Old White Paint & Gold Gilt Coffee Table. 1
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Chinese Lacquered and Hand Painted Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
With hand painted gilt decoration. The tabletop is an older panel, circa early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Coco Chanel Hollywood Regency Gilt Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Exude timeless elegance and vintage charm with this remarkable sculptural gilt metal coffee table
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

P.E.Guerin Style 1960's Gilt Coffee Table
By P. E. Guerin
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern solid cast iron gilded legs and glass coffee table in the style of P.E. Guerin with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Wrought Iron French Gilt Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Gold gilt wrought iron glass top coffee table. Some scratches to the glass. Attributed to Maison
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Venetian Parcel-Gilt Coffee Table with Faux Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular coffee table. The table has a faux marble top over a gilt-embossed frieze and supported by square
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Gilt Coffee Table with Thick Glass Top c 1970's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionalm, gutsy coffee table having a faux bamboo base constructed of carved wood, in faux gilt
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Glass

French Maison Ramsey Inspired Gilt-Iron Coffee Table Hand-Made to Order Locally
Located in Chicago, IL
. Since each Ramsey inspired gilt coffee table is bespoke, you can send us your measurements and desired
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Reverse Painting Glass Top Colomn Pedestal Shape Base Gold Gilt Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative reverse painted glass top rectangular coffee table Art Deco Mid-Century Modern.
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Poillerat Style French Gilt Iron and Marble Table with Magazine Stand, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron parcel-gilt coffee table with rectangular black marble top and magazine rack. France
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron, Iron

Vintage Malachite and Walnut Patinated Bronze Coffee Table Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
parcel gilt coffee table, mid 20th Century in date. The table with a striking circular quarter veneered
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gilt Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian panted and gilt wood coffee table with 3/4" thick glass top. Measurements
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Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Gilt Wood Coffee Table
Gilt Wood Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 64 in D 34.5 in
Gilt Metal Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt metal coffee table, American, circa 2000s. Based on a 1930s French Art Deco design, this table
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gilt Metal Coffee Table
Gilt Metal Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 42.5 in D 27.75 in
French Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Gilt Iron Coffee Table, in the style of Maison Bagues, unsigned, French, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French Gilt Iron Coffee Table
French Gilt Iron Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Iron Faux Bamboo coffee table with Gilt finish. NO GLASS TOP. Measurements are base only.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
Gilt faux bamboo oval coffee table with very thick oval glass top. Elegant statement piece and the
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
H 17 in W 45.75 in D 28 in
Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco coffee table in gilt hand forged iron, by Rene Prou, circa 1930. 44” long x 26
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Rene Prou Gilt Iron Coffee Table
H 23 in W 44 in D 26 in
Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Gilded faux bamboo coffee table with glass top in the Hollywood Regency style. Measures 37" x 23" x
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron Coffee Table
H 16 in W 37 in D 23 in
Modern Gilt Metal and Stone Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A modern gilt metal and stone top coffee table by Lee Jofa. The stylish cocktail table is crafted
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rene Drouet Gilt Forged Iron Coffee Table
By René Drouet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco coffee table in gilt forged iron by Rene Drouet. Takes glass inset top.  
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Regency Gilt Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency gilt bamboo coffee table. A classic and traditional piece with a glass top and elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Regency Gilt Bamboo Coffee Table
Regency Gilt Bamboo Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 24 in
Gilt Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Nice large-scale carved wood gilt faux bamboo coffee table with a new glass top.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gilt Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Gilt Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 42 in D 24 in
Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Grey Marble
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s coffee table features a gilt wrought iron base with an elegant scrolled design
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Square Gilt Iron and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Square gilt iron and glass top coffee table in neoclassical style with fluted, tapered legs and a
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Gilt Wrought Iron and Carrera Marble Top Coffee Table. The table has brass gilded feet, scroll
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Top Coffee Table
Gilt Wrought Iron and Marble Top Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 47.75 in D 25.5 in
Italian Gilt & Lacquer Finish Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Coffee table in a gilt scrollwork decorated in lacquer finish.Cabriole legs. Serpentine raised top
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Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt Braided Rope Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency or midcentury Italian gilt braided rope coffee table with oval form glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Brown Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive French chinoiserie brown lacquer coffee or cocktail table with gilt painted
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Vintage 1940s French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Gilt and Silvered Bronze Animalier Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Contemporary gilt and silvered bronze animalier coffee table Continental, 21st Century Height 58cm
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Mid-Century Gilt Brass Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Glass top coffee table on gilded brass base with x shaped stretcher.
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gilt Brass Coffee Table
Mid-Century Gilt Brass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Gilt Iron and Glass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Nice Hollywood Regency style Oval Iron gilt finish faux bamboo coffee table with glass top. Some
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Chinoiserie Lacquered Gilt Metal Jansen Style Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
size and proportions, ideal for use as a low coffee table, chair side table, sofa end table, cocktail
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Wheat Sheaf Gilt and Glass Coffee Table, Paris-Goossens
By Robert Goossens
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and marvellous vintage coffee table (Coco Chanel Table) from around the late 1960s – early
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gilt Wrought Iron Continental Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice vintage coffee table made in Spain. Dates to the mid-century. Nice coil work with hammered
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gilded Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940's gilded hand-hammered iron coffee table with triple scroll design base supporting a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Patinated Gilt Metal Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamboo-form metal coffee table finished in aged gold leaf with square glass top. Each leg is three
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Square Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The square top decorated in gold with cranes in a river setting amongst lotus blossoms and other water flora and fauna; raise on square tapering legs with incurved block feet. Note t...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Sculptural Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Concave Glass Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural gilt metal coffee table with concave glass top, probably American, circa 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gilt Bronze Coffee Table with 3 Glass Trays, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table with three round-angled glass trays. Eight fluted gilt bronze column-shaped legs
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Iron Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant gilt iron French coffee table, attributed to Maison Ramsay, France, circa 1950s. Retains
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian 1940s Gilt Iron Coffee Table with Clear Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Italian 1940s gilt iron coffee table with a custom clear glass surface. Add a touch of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Maison Ramsay, Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, 1950’s
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean-Charles Moreux for Maison Ramsay, in the style of. Rectangular coffee table in gilt iron
Category

Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze mounted marble top Coffee table.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinese Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Intricate Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Chinese red lacquered table with intricate gilt decoration depicturing flora, figures and
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Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

A Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table By Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
A large gold gilt wrought iron three legged coffee table by Maison Ramsay. The scrolled console
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Marble and gilt metal dolphin coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Coffee table having a circular marble top raised on four gilt metal dolphins on a shaped mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble and gilt metal dolphin coffee table
Marble and gilt metal dolphin coffee table
H 19.5 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Italian Gold Gilt Rope & Tassel Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
An Attractive Italian Gold Gilt Rope & Tassel Coffee Table. Unusual Elegant Form. Comes with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Gold Gilt Rope & Tassel Coffee Table
Italian Gold Gilt Rope & Tassel Coffee Table
H 19.88 in W 38.25 in D 23.25 in
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Gilt Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of gilt coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct gilt coffee tables — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 1475 antique and vintage gilt coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 50 modern editions to choose from as well. Gilt coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical gilt coffee tables are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small gilt coffee tables measuring 1 inches across. Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen and Maison Ramsay each produced beautiful gilt coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Gilt Coffee Tables?

Gilt coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,299, while the lowest priced sells for $4 and the highest can go for as much as $106,173.

Finding the Right Coffee And 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 Gilt Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.