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Italian Minimalist Coffee Table in Ash with Grey Glass, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Minimalist coffee table in ash with grey glass, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Minimalist Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed suar wood minimalist coffee table. Charred three times revealing the unique
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid Oregon Pine. Design Friis & Moltke 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Ystad, SE
Elegant Danish 1970s minimalist coffee table in solid Oregon pine.
Designed by the Iconic Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 21.26 in W 59.06 in D 35.83 in
Modern Minimalist Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern and sleek coffee table is built to order and is customizable by size and finish. The
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Sleek vintage minimalist coffee table
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This coffee table exudes timeless elegance with a modern minimalist design. The sleek, cube-like
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood 'Minimalist' Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1970) rectangular 'Minimalist' coffee table with a rosewood top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Minimalist Coffee Table Serie 37 – Sereno by NONO with Thoughtful Craftsmanship
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Coffee Table Serie 37 – Sereno by NONO with Thoughtful Craftsmanship
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Sereno Coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Travertine and Steel Coffee Table, France 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and minimalist coffee table. Brushed steel structure with gold-coloured finish, and a light
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Coffee Table Serie 58 – Sereno by Joel Escalona for Subtle Interiors
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Coffee Table Serie 58 – Sereno by Joel Escalona for Subtle Interiors
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Sereno Coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table, In Stock
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
contemporary Minimalist coffee table designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. The douglas fir beam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Coffee Table of Steel and Glass
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Madrid, ES
Minimalist coffee table, model BO-551, designed in 1963 by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
1970s Minimalist Coffee Table Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exquisite Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table Modern 1970s
19.75 h x 51.13 w x 31.63 inches
Legs can be
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Zafal Coffee Table in Nude, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Coffee Table in Black, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
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2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Coffee Table in Sienna, Minimalist Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base supporting glass top with rounded edges. A beautifully conceived minimalist coffee table with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Minimalist Wood and Patinated Steel Coffee Table by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
contemporary minimalist coffee table designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. The douglas fir beam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 28 in D 44 in
Mid-Century, Brutalist, Faux Lava Stone, Round Coffee Table with Pedestal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round white faux stone coffee table. Large minimalist coffee table with textured top
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 14 in W 43 in D 43 in
Wolo 48" Coffee Table, Minimalist Coffee Table in Clay
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Wolo Coffee Table features the beautiful grain and luminescent sheen of Makata Wood, focusing
Category
2010s Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Minimalist Coffee Table in Oak and Maple
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, maple, oak Denmark, 1960s
This cocktail table of Danish origin has a splendid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch
Contemporary Sculptural Marble and Steel minimalist coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and crafted in downtown Los Angeles by Dieppa Design.
Built from solid 1” thick steel rods and a unique heavily veined marble slab.
A Unique viewing experiences from ever...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Table is a minimalist style coffee table made of treated Travertine marble. This coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
H 11.82 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. In the manner of Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 13.78 in W 47.05 in D 15.56 in
“Vestiges Side Table” Marble Stone Brutalist Minimalist Coffee Table
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
Vestiges side table is a pure brutalist table finished by hand and made entirely of exclusive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Minimalist Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee. The minimalist approach ensures that the table seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
“Arch Table” Black Marquina Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Arch Table is a minimalist style coffee table consisting of three treated Marquina marble bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
“Arch Table” White Carrara Marble and Glass Minimalist Coffee Table
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Arch Table is a minimalist style coffee table consisting of three treated Carrara marble bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Rosewood Coffee Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Minimalist coffee table designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Rosewood top and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Dutch Minimalist Coffee Table by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam, 1950s
By Martien de Wit 1, Toon de Wit
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare Dutch coffee table produced by Gebroeders De Wit, Schiedam
In the 1930's the 2 brothers
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel
Minimalist coffee table by Van den Berghe - Pauvers, Belgium 1970s
By Bob Van Den Berghe, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This minimalist square coffee table with rounded corners was made by Van den Berghe – Pauvers in
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
table balances three minimalist volumes composed of solid wooden parts.
Designed by Aad Bos and crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Coffee Table by Marco FANTONI for TECNO 1971
By Marco Fantoni
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Minimalist coffee table (Tecno T147) with brushed metal base on wood containing eight drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Minimalist Suar Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed suar wood minimalist coffee table. Charred three times revealing the unique
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Alanda Coffee Table by Paolo Piva with Square Glass and Metal Structure
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
minimalist coffee table is composed by a glass top with rounded edges sitting on an almost optical design
Category
Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Jacques Hitier, coffee table n°36, France 1955
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Hitier, Minimalist coffee table number 36 in black lacquered tubular metal and glass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Elm Minimalist Coffee Table by Pierre Gautier Delaye - France 1960's
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in New York, NY
Elegant petite coffee table by Charlotte Perriand student and follower Pierre Gautier Delaye.
In
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 15.75 in W 33.47 in D 14.77 in
[Sample Sale] Kaleidoscope, Minimalist Coffee Table with Black Metal and Glass
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Kaleidoscope low coffee table: A low floor table is design with minimal materials, tinted
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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H 14 in W 60 in D 25 in
Andrianna Shamaris Single Charred Minimalist Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful reclaimed teak wood minimalist coffee table. Charred one time revealing the unique wood
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large & Stylish Minimalist Coffee Table w. Stunning Black Slate Top & Iron Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking. sleek design, long and practical, rectangular coffee table.
This beautiful quality
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
H 14.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Minimalist Coffee Table with Ebony Top and Chromed Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant chromed metal base gives lightness to this coffee table that has an ebony top
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Minimalist Coffee Table with Burr Walnut Top and Metal Base by Giordano Vigano
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
The thin and elegant black metal base gives lightness to this coffee table with a burr walnut top
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist coffee table hand made with reclaimed teak wood. We added a ceruse finish and a little
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Modern Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table, 1970s, Two Available
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Modern minimalist coffee table with a thick circular top made of clear glass. The central base of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
“Brass Coffee Table” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Coffe Table Medium is a minimalist style low table consisting of a treated Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
H 10.04 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian designer coffee table by Baleri Italia – frosted glass & steel – 1990s
By Baleri Italia
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This minimalist coffee table by Baleri Italia is a beautiful example of refined Italian design from
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Minimalist Honed Carrara Marble Coffee Table
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimalist coffee table with honed carrara marble with textured metal base.
Designed by Brendan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Constantinople Walnut Square Coffee Table with Storage by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
light to pass through for a floating effect to this modern furniture piece.
A minimalist coffee table
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Fir, Walnut, Oak, Wood
H 12 in W 27 in D 27 in
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Teak Wood Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
in contrast. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with either Lucite or glass on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1965 Marble Coffee Table by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft for SOM Architects
By Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a custom-designed minimalist coffee table, featuring an impressive slab of fine Spanish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel, Steel
H 15 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
reclaimed teak wood. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with either lucite or glass on
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Cross Legs Wood Coffee Table White with Glass Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This minimalist coffee table has a furniture-grade plywood base and a glass top. The precision
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Beech, Glass
Korotun Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
x D 42 x H 35 cm.
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has sturdy
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Small Korotun Coffee Table by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
: W 65 x D 32 x H 30 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Set of 2 Korotun Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
: W 75 x D 42 x H 35 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Set of 2 Small Korotun Coffee Tables by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions: W 65 x D 32 x H 30 cm
Almost carved in stone, minimalist coffee table with sharp outlines has
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Clay, Wood
Apollo Honey Onyx Coffee Table by RAFFINATO
Located in Geneve, CH
is a minimalist coffee table. The glass is surrounded by echoed rectangular volumes that rise out of
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Ekho Silver Travertine Coffee Table by RAFFINATO
Located in Geneve, CH
Ekho Silver Travertine Coffee Table by RAFFINATO
Dimensions: D 60 x 100 x H 45 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Minimalist Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
proportioned with a minimalist aesthetic, it seamlessly aligns the beauty of wood with metal and stone. Offers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Zafal Square Coffee Table, Minimalist Black Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
Zafal Square Coffee Table in Nude, Minimalist Square Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
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Minimalist Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of minimalist coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all minimalist coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are 152 antique and vintage minimalist coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 204 modern editions to choose from as well. Minimalist coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern minimalist coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Large minimalist coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller minimalist coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 13 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made minimalist coffee tables over the years, but those made by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Zachary A. Bitner and Peter Ghyczy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Minimalist Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,529, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $50,400 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 Minimalist 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 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 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 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2024The 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.
- 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.
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