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Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Safari Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table style of Karl springer or Milo Baughman. A
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
H 17 in W 50 in D 24 in
Faux Metal Brutalist Parsons Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist School Parsons style coffee table constructed of textured formica on wood frame structure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
Milo Baughman Burl Olivewood Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Milo Baughman burl olivewood parsons style coffee table.
Dated on bottom 1978.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Patinated Lattice Parsons Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Boho coffee table features a patinated lattice design, adding a touch of rustic charm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and walnut Square Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic design from one of periods giants. Bleached rosewood top and walnut frame, parsons coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Minimalist Danish Oiled Walnut Parsons Coffee Table by De La Espada
By De La Espada
Located in Round Top, TX
boutique in 2008. Absolutely gorgeous table in a Minimalist Organic Modern Parsons style. Timeless elegance
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Rosewood Top & Mahogany Legs Rectangular Parson Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber rosewood top with contrasting mahogany legs rectangular coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 20.25 in W 41.25 in D 30 in
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Parsons coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Parsons coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The parsons coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The parsons coffee table by R&Y
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Custom Parsons Style White Table
By Parsons
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made "Parsons"-style tables. This is a special order item in your required size and choice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
a modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark earth finish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our light dune finish with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
1980’s Italian Parsons Travertine Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Post modern Italian Parsons travertine coffee table in style of Angelo Mangiarotti.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1970s Milo Baughman Style Parson Zinc Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zinc
Midcentury Vintage Woven Rattan Dark Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury hand-woven rattan dark brown Parsons legs coffee table with square top. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
1970s Modern Parsons’ Style Low Profile Faux Snakeskin Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale modern Parsons’ style low profile coffee table that has been wrapped in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Seldom seen Parsons, Brutalist Walnut coffee / cocktail table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Parsons Brutalist Walnut coffee / cocktail table by Lane , Richly grained walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell w/Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Karl Springer "Heavy Parsons Table"in Penshell with Brass Inlay Coffee Table 1980. Brown
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 53.5 in D 40 in
Burmese Vintage Rattan Parsons Leg Coffee Table Hand-Stitched over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese vintage rattan parsons leg coffee table from the mid 20th century, hand-stitched over
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 18.25 in W 41.75 in D 41.75 in
Country Style Midcentury Woven Rattan Light Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Midcentury hand-woven rattan light brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Parsons Leg Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons style coffee table. Exceptional rosewood grained top with clean
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Nice Early Milo Baughman Burl Coffee or Side End Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman burl coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 17 in W 37 in D 37 in
Karl Springer “Heavy Parsons” Lizard Skin Coffee Table w/Gunmetal Inlay, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered with Gunmetal inlay Coffee Table, 1986.
Measures 60” long 40” deep 16” tall
Copy of original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 60 in D 40 in
Country Style Parsons Legs Woven Rattan Coffee Table with Wooden Core, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Parsons legs woven rattan coffee table from the mid 20th century with square top
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Square Coffee or Cocktail Parsons Table for Dunbar Model #4475
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s, midcentury modern American square-top coffee or cocktail table designed by Edward
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Country Style Woven Rattan on Wooden Core Light Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style Midcentury hand-woven rattan light brown Parsons legs coffee table with rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 18.5 in W 54 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered White Laminate Parson’s Style Coffee or End Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Topeka, KS
coffee or end table and optional rectangle glass top. Beautiful vintage condition. A hairline crack in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Masonite
H 18.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Gold Gilt Metal & Glass Parsons Side Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
Superb Parsons tables of 24k gold leaf gilt metal with original 1/2" thick glass tops. 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Parsons Tables inset with 18th Century Chinese Panels
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of black lacquer Parsons tables inset with 18th century Chinese coromandel lacquer panels
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Milo Baughman Style Parsons Cocktail Table with Yellow Crackle and White Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Milo Baughman Style, circa 1972 rectangular parsons cocktail table in yellow crackled finish with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 17 in W 54 in D 38 in
Karl Springer Gunmetal, Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, iconic Parsons style coffee table in heavy gunmetal with a smoked glass inset top and
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Asian Contemporary Style Mint Colored Raffia Wrapped Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian contemporary style rectangular mint green painted raffia wrapped parson style coffee table
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Expandable Walnut Coffee Table by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangular Mid-century modern parson walnut coffee table on 4 square legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Signed Karl Springer Goatskin and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Elegant Parson's style coffee table by Karl Springer in matte-finished, pale bleached goatskin with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Smoked Glass, Wood
Edward Wormley Coffee Table with Italian Travertine Top 1952 'Signed'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Parsons style coffee table model No. 5206, base in dark mahogany with inset Italian travertine top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Midcentury Parsons Small Coffee or End Table
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this lovely parsons table that would make the perfect elegant apartment
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large Modern Coffee Parsons Style Table in Rustic Oak with Grey Stain
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Thislarge modern coffee parsons style table in rustic oak with grey stain was crafted to modern
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Parson Style Large Rectangle Coffee Table w Bottom Shelf MINT
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Parson Style Large Rectangle Coffee Table w Bottom Shelf MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 21 in W 48 in D 30 in
1960s Drexel Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Parsons Table
By Drexel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
1960s Drexel ET Cetera Faux Bamboo Leather Wrapped Chinoiserie Coffee or Side Parsons Table
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pair of end, side or coffee tables
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin parsons style end/side or coffee tables. Both are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Plywood
Forsyth Zebra Parsons Style Ottoman or Coffee Table, Made to Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A Forsyth signature item, this zebra hide ottoman can double as a chic and elegant coffee table
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Table
By Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Haug Snekkeri Scandinavian Midcentury rosewood parsons style coffee table, side table, or end table
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vtg Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style 54" Bench Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brown Tortoiseshell Lacquer Parsons Style Bench / Coffee Table. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 21 in W 54 in D 18 in
Rosewood Parsons Coffee Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s American International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1980's Belgian Bleached Parsons Coffee Table
Located in Pine Plains, NY
This parsons style coffee table is made from vintage oak and bleached. Note the parquet design on
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table, 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman
Coffee Table, 1960s
Walnut burl wood, parsons style
California Modern Design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Large Black Illusionists Inlaid Square Parsons Style Modernist Coffee Table
By Bruce M. Schuettinger
Located in New Market, MD
We designed this coffee table to fills the angled space created with a sectional sofa group while
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
A Mondrian Inspired Abet Laminati Handcrafted Parsons Style White Coffee Table
By Bruce M. Schuettinger
Located in New Market, MD
This coffee table entitled "In Honor of Mondrian" was designed to be very functional and visually
Category
2010s American De Stijl Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Plywood
H 20.375 in W 35.875 in D 35.875 in
Oil Drop Lacquered Parsons Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
1960's Parsons style table in a rich "oil drop" lacquered finish. In the style of Karl Springer or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Faux Tortoise Parsons Style Coffee Table in the Style of Billy Baldwin
Located in High Point, NC
A generously proportioned faux-painted tortoise-pattern custom Parsons-style coffee table in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
A Black Parson's Style Coffee Table With Inlaid Genuine Blue Tiger Eye Stone
By Bruce M. Schuettinger
Located in New Market, MD
We designed this coffee table entitled "Spiritual Freedom" to be a functional piece of artwork
Category
2010s American Expressionist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Pair of Modern Hand-Painted Parsons Tables
Located in Warwick, NY
This pair features clean modern lines, beautifully hand-painted in a leopard-style tortoise finish, complete with custom glass tops.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cocktail or End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Berkeley, CA
Low and chunky walnut table with a substantial footprint that can hold down any size sofa well.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Handmade Gracie Silver Waterfall Coffee Table
By Gracie
Located in New York, NY
A Parsons style waterfall coffee table, with metal edges. The design is a hand applied vintage
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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Parsons Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parsons coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each parsons coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage parsons coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parsons coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each parsons coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made parsons coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.
How Much is a Parsons Coffee Table?
Prices for a parsons coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Parsons Coffee Table
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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