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Pebble Coffee Table by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble Coffee Table by Pol Quadens
Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 40
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pebble Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble coffee table by Atra Design.
Dimensions: D 174 x W 77.7 x H 32.2 cm.
Materials: Mystic Grey
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pebble Coffee Table II by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble coffee table II by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 174 x W 77.7 x H 32.2 cm
Materials: Walnut wood
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Glass Pebbles Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table glass pebbles made with clear
glass top, long straight part in frosted glass and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Wood Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: natural Macassar or walnut. Steel
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Outdoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel medium pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Steel.
Also available in other
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Wood Outdoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood medium pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: natural Macassar or walnut. Steel
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Macassar Indoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Macassar Medium Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Natural Macassar, Steel
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Black Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Black small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Black, sapele, steel.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Black Indoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Medium Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Black, sapele, steel.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Natural walnut, steel.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Outdoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel small Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Steel.
Also available in other
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Macassar Indoor Small Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Macassar small pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: natural macassar, steel.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Walnut Indoor Medium Pebble Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Medium Pebble coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Natural walnut, steel.
Also
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
COntemporary Ceramic Coffee Tables by Agnès Debizet
Located in London, GB
/50/51 cm
Year: 2022
Type: one-of-a-kind
The simple yet powerful “Pebble Coffee Tables” made from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Stoneware
Tapis d'Orient Pebble Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Coffee
By Nada Debs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Pebble coffee table by Nada Debs is versatile, expands and contracts depending on the setting
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Young Student’s Retro Bedroom Set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
chair, pebble coffee table and pair of bedside tables with drawers
All in bright and good used condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pebbles Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Pebbles Small Coffee Table is a striking piece of contemporary furniture that combines
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Pebbles XL by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Pebbles XL Coffee Table is a bold and distinctive piece designed to make a statement in any
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Pebble Low Coffee Table By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
An artisanal coffee table that is designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. with a
Category
2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Pebble High Coffee Table By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
an artisanal coffee table that is designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. with a
Category
2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen "Pebbles" Rosewood Coffee Table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood coffee table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Seffle Möbelfabrik.
Exceptional table with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Pebbles Medium by Piegatto, a Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
Table made with horizontal sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Pebble Ocean Black Travertine Coffee Table by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble Ocean Black Travertine Coffee Table by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 77,7 x W 174 x H 32.2 cm
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Danish Art Deco Beech Wood, Brass and Pebbled Glass Coffee Table.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional and rare cocktail or side table is an instant statement piece. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Oval Coffee Table Serie 83 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oval Coffee Table Serie 83 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 91 – Sereno by NONO with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 91 – Sereno by NONO with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Round Coffee Table Serie 52 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round Coffee Table Serie 52 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Custom Coffee Table Serie 50 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Custom Coffee Table Serie 50 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Coffee Table Serie 25 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Custom Coffee Table Serie 25 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Accent Coffee Table Serie 11 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Accent Coffee Table Serie 11 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
The pebble table by Nada Debs. Five top on solid brass base. Four black lacquer pebble tops and one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
moment.
Even the tops can be switched around. And they spin!
The Pebble Table is pure form &
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Coffee Table Serie 98 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Sculptural Pebble Leg
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Round Coffee Table Serie 98 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Sculptural Pebble Legs
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Sereno
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 78 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 78 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Pebble Legs
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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
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 27 – Sereno by NONO with Organic Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Living Room Coffee Table Serie 27 – Sereno by NONO with Organic Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
The Pebble Table by Nada Debs (signed)
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
particular moment
Even the tops can be switched around. And they spin!
The Pebble Table is pure form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Pebbles Large by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Table
Located in Guatemala, GU
attention to detail, this coffee table brings a touch of organic elegance to any living space. Features a
Category
2010s Guatemalan Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Tapis d'Orient Pebble Table by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Hanover, MA
Shown is the Pebble Table with brass base and seven tops....1 of which is brass, 6 of which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Living Room Table Serie 63 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Living Room Table Serie 63 – Sereno by NONO with Sculptural Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Center Table Serie 42 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Center Table Serie 42 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Center Table Serie 34 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Pebble Forms
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Center Table Serie 34 – Sereno by Joel Escalona with Organic Pebble Forms
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Sereno Center Table Serie 2 by NONO – Minimalist Design with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Sereno Center Table Serie 2 by NONO – Minimalist Design with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Cocktail Table Serie 69 – Sereno by NONO in Solid Wood with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cocktail Table Serie 69 – Sereno by NONO in Solid Wood with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee Table
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Sedona Red Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 22 in. (56 cm). Hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Modern Center Table Serie 22 by Joel Escalona – Solid Wood with Pebble Legs
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Modern Center Table Serie 22 by Joel Escalona – Solid Wood with Pebble Legs
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Sereno Coffee
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 22 in. (56 cm). Hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 30 in. (76 cm). Hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 36 in. (91 cm), hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, Coal Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 48 in. (122 cm). He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 22 in. (56 cm). Hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Cast Resin 'Pebble' Low Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Like a stone from a stream, smoothed for millennia by the passing currents. The fluid potential of natural power emanates from its presence.
Dimensions: Diameter 36 in. (91 cm), hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Organic Modern Accent Large Center Coffee Table Wood Lacquer Glass Customizable
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Pebbles XL Coffee Table" is inspired by warm summer days spent on the beach by the sea (which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel
H 11.82 in W 153.55 in D 46.46 in
Organic Modern Center Coffee Table in Walnut Wood and White Lacquered Wood
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The "Pebbles Center Coffee Table" is a showroom sample made of walnut and white lacquered wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 9.45 in W 44.49 in D 47.25 in
1960s European midcentury modern Stone Pebbles Fragment Terrazzo Coffee Table
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Unique Looking 1960s-1970s Coffee Table, probably from Germany, this coffee table showcases a distinctive
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 48.82 in
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Pebble Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pebble coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and plastic, every pebble coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage pebble coffee table now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the pebble coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pebble coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pebble coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Nada Debs, Zachary A. Bitner and Kaspar Hamacher are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pebble Coffee Table?
Prices for a pebble coffee table start at $1,000 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,900.
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 Pebble Coffee Table
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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