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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Coffee Table with Black Masonite Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Coffee Table with Black Masonite Top. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Masonite
H 13.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Faux Bamboo Chrome Glass Top Brass Balls Finials Elongated Hexagon Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo chrome glass top brass balls finials elongated hexagon coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 16 in W 54 in D 36 in
Italian Directoire Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Hexagonal Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Directoire Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel and Brass Hexagonal Coffee Table. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 16.5 in W 42 in D 36.5 in
Vintage Hexagonal Coffee Table, English, Burr Walnut, Centrepiece, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hexagonal coffee table. An English, burr walnut over oak centrepiece table
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 21.66 in W 27.17 in D 23.82 in
Gio Ponti set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A 1st edition set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables produced by ISA bergamo for Gio Ponti C1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Brown Hexagonal Coffee Table
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant in its simplicity, the linear forms of this modern side table merge comfort, versatility
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Teak Clear Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table With Black Plinth Base
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Mid Century Modern G-Plan Teak Glazed Hexagonal Coffee Table.
Table features a Clear glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
H 16.54 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Hekman Coffee Table Hexagon Burl Wood Base
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Hekman burl wood hexagon coffee table base. In excellent condition with no scratches. Dimensions
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage Labarge Style Hexagon Brass Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A brass hexagonal coffee table with hoof feet and glass top attributed to La Barge. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hexagonal coffee table By Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table hexagonale par Roger Capron à décor figuratif, de soleil.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Green handwoven rattan coffee table, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Green handwoven rattan coffee table, 1970s
Product Details
Hexagonal coffee table with smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Massive Elm MODERNIST COFFEE or SIDE TABLE by MAISON REGAIN, France 1960
By Maison Regain
Located in PARIS, FR
A small but powerful hexagonal coffee table on a tripod base; might be used also as a side table
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern 6 Piece Modular Coffee or Cocktail Talbe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a hexagonal coffee table. A unique piece sure to be an interesting addition to any modern interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Dubois Hexagonal Oak Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our new Dubois hexagonal coffee table, a study in form and finesse that pays homage to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Oak
Hexagonal Coffee Table in Macassar, Early French Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Ulm, DE
French Art Deco Hexagonal Coffee / Side Table in Macassar, 1920s
With its striking geometric form
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar
Figured Hexagonal Coffee Table with French Red Marble Top by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Neo Baroque figured coffee table with french red marble top and gold leaf finished hexagonal
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
H 19.3 in W 59.85 in D 59.85 in
Chinese Style Hexagonal Mahogany, Walnut and Cane Top End Stand, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese style hexagonal coffee table features mahogany base with glass covered caned top
Category
20th Century End Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Steel and Stone Hexagonal Coffee Table, 1970's
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Innovative Dutch designer Paul Kingma is credited with creating this style of Mid-Century coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
H 15.75 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Italian Modernist Walnut and Iron Hexagonal Coffee Table by Gio Point for Isa
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo coffee/cocktail table featuring a honeycomb/hexagonal-form Italian walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 39.13 in D 33.88 in
Paul Kingma Style Hexagonal Coffee Table with Wood Base and Stone Mosaic Top
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Paul Kingma style coffee table with heavy solid wood base with iron support rods, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare set of modular coffee tables was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 19.89 in
Set of 7 Gio Ponti Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
modular coffee tables by Gio Ponti, meticulously crafted by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. Each piece bears the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 57 in D 59 in
French 1970s Hexagonal Brass Coffee Table with Grey Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
This distinctive hexagonal coffee table is a testament to French design from the 1970s. It features
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
New production and re-edition hexagonal coffee table ISA BERGAMO, certified
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
The new reissue of the 2024 ISA BERGAMO coffee tables marks a new phase of production for the ISA
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 23.82 in
21st Century Très Jolie Low Table with Gold Leaf Laser Engraved Lace
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Très Jolie hexagonal coffee tables, available in different sizes, allow the creation of original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 14.18 in
Hexagonal Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hexagonal shaped bamboo coffee table with rattan under shelf and lightly tinted glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Hexagonal Low Coffee Table
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A traditional silhouette infused with modern character, this bold coffee table will complement a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Hexagonal ceramic coffee table, 1930s.
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table featuring a hexagonal top inlaid with ceramic tiles in white, black, green, and blue
Category
Early 20th Century Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Hexagonal Solid Brass Coffee Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
design of the luxurious brass tables of the Marina Collection. In true celebration of the hexagonal form
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Edwardian Carved Hexagon Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian carved hexagon shaped coffee table having a quality carved hexagon shaped
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Style Hexagon Drum Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Mid-Century Modern Coffee/Side Table in the Style of Brown Saltman
Add a touch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Hexagon Shape Glass Top Brass Frame Hoof Feet Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury Italian modern forged brass frame hoof feet round coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Hexagonal Wood and Glass Coffee Table with Curved Supports
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in East Freetown, MA
Elegant hexagonal Hollywood Regency style coffee table with custom glass top and curved supports.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
French modern hexagonal white wooden coffee tables by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern hexagonal white wooden coffee tables by Roche Bobois, 1980s
Hexagonal wooden coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Polished Stainless Steel Hexagon Glass Top Custom Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished stainless steel hexagon glass top custom Mid-Century Modern bauhaus coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Hexagon Walnut & Egyptian Motif Copper Minting Top Coffee Table Ebonized
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large hexagon walnut & egyptian motif copper minting top coffee table ebonized gate shape legs base.
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 17 in W 53 in D 46 in
Hexagonal Taliesin Coffee Table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Dorchester, MA
fabulous mahogany coffee table features a hexagonal top on a tripod base edged at the top with a dentil
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Modern to Postmodern Coffee Table Travertine Hexagon Base Glass Rectangle Top
By Artedi
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Modern to Postmodern Italian coffee table comprised of a hexagon shaped travertine
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
H 16.75 in W 50 in D 25 in
Small Hexagonal Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very small hexagonal cocktail table with metal in gold base and travertine marble top for one or
Category
1990s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Top Heavy Cross Base Coffee Table
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern teak heavy solid base coffee table. Beautiful teak wood pattern.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Hexagonal Solid Brass Side/ End Table with Hexagonal Profile Legs
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
design of the luxurious brass tables of the Marina Collection. In true celebration of the hexagonal form
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal, Steel, Brass, Metal
Coffee Table with Multiple Hexagonal Glass and Brass Glass Shelves Italian 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table with multiple hexagonal glass and brass glass shelves Italian design, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
La Barge Brass Hexagonal Cocktail Table
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
This LaBarge brass and glass cocktail table is a nice size medium-scale version of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hexagonal Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt hand forged iron hexagon side or end table. Spain, 1940s.
This beautiful Martini
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
French Modern Neoclassical Hexagonal Bronze Cocktail Table, Poillerat & Arbus
By André Arbus, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Coffee Table Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 19.5 in W 42 in D 36 in
Very Fine Interlude Home Hexagonal Stone Top Cocktail Table
By Interlude
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Interlude Home, A refined and exquisitely crafted Cocktail Table with a polished striated
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
Mid-Century Brutalist Stone Hexagonal Stone, Wood And Steel Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Paul Kingma style hex shaped coffee table. Heavy inset mixed stone top wrapped with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo and Chrome Hexagonal Cocktail Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool geometric looking design from the 1970s. The coffee table features a chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian MCM Travertine Hexagon Base Round Glass Top Dining Dinette Table Mint!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon base round glass top dining dinette table mint!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Chrome
Widdicomb Hexagon Light Walnut Top Center Lamp Side Table Stand Espresso Base
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Hexagon light walnut top center lamp side table stand espresso base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20 in W 35 in D 30 in
LUI/6 Low Table in Solid Wood composed of Hexagons by Philippe Bestenheider
By Philippe Bestenheider
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the captivating world of Lui 6—the small tables designed by Philippe Bestenheider that
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Labarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Hooved Feet Cocktail Table, 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency hexagonal hooved feet coffee or cocktail table
By
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Faux Bamboo Nickel and Smoked Glass Cocktail Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A faux bamboo hexagon coffee or cocktail table made by Mastercraft.
Consist of a nickel base that
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Labarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Hooved Feet Cocktail Table, 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency hexagonal hooved feet coffee or cocktail table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.13 in W 42 in D 38.88 in
Labarge Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Hooved Feet Cocktail Table, 1960s
By LaBarge
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency hexagonal hooved feet coffee or cocktail table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.13 in W 42.38 in D 39.13 in
Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
High quality walnut wood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Six Legged Hoof Feet Solid Brass Round Hexagon Glass Top Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass hoof feet coffee table.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
T178/S Hexagonal Small Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The sleek and contemporary T178/S small coffee table features a subtle and elegant metal base gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 22.72 in
T178/H Hexagonal Tall Coffee Table with Gold Base and Marble Top by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The sleek and contemporary T178/H tall coffee table features a subtle and elegant metal base gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 22.72 in
French Hexagonal Stone Side Tables c. 1970s Marble Granite
Located in London, GB
A set of three graphic hexagonal granite stone side/coffee tables, graduating in height with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Granite
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Hexagon Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of hexagon coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all hexagon coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 107 antique and vintage hexagon coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Hexagon coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Hexagon coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large hexagon coffee tables, so small hexagon coffee tables measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many hexagon coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but John Keal, Brown Saltman and Frank Lloyd Wright produced popular hexagon coffee tables that are worth a look.
How Much are Hexagon Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,530, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $19,000 highest priced.
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 Hexagon Coffee Tables
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 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.
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