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Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Annville, PA
An Oval Cocktail Table of the highest quality, produced by Niagara Furniture. Satinwood banding
Category

2010s Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oval Cocktail Table
Oval Cocktail Table
H 19.5 in W 36 in D 50.5 in
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Yeshi Oval with all structure in hand-crafted limestone in dark anthracite grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
Yeshi Oval Coffee Table
H 11.03 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Oval Marble Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oval marble coffee table From 1970.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Marble

Oval Marble Coffee Table
Oval Marble Coffee Table
W 36.23 in L 43.31 in
SONIAH Coffee Table Oval
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Miami, FL
SONIAH / Ukrainian for sunflower / a symbol of prolific Ukrainian earth. Handcrafted in living wood, naive SONIAH tables bring the natural world within. Like strong sunflower stems, ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash

SONIAH Coffee Table Oval
SONIAH Coffee Table Oval
H 14 in W 35.5 in D 25 in
Dolcevita Oval Coffee Table
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
functionality. Entirely handcrafted of wood with ash veneer and an ebonized finish, the piece has an oval top
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Dolcevita Oval Coffee Table
Dolcevita Oval Coffee Table
H 18.9 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table composed of 3 structures in wood with walnut root veneer with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table
Paradise Walnut Oval Coffee Table
H 13.19 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
parquetry crossbanded cocktail table features an oval caddy-molded top, centered with a striking amboyna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
H 20 in W 54 in D 34 in
Oval Top Limestone Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Oval top limestone coffee table. Rectangular limestone top raised upon two-piece limestone base.
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Oval Top Limestone Coffee Table
Oval Top Limestone Coffee Table
H 17 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
Eracle 150 Oval occasional table
Located in Pesaro, IT
Occasional oval central tables with shaped rounded edges and top insert in wood, marble, ceramic or
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Eracle 150 Oval occasional table
Eracle 150 Oval occasional table
H 10.24 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Art Deco Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oval two-tier glass top coffee table with mahogany supports accented with brass feet. It has two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oval Coffee Table
Art Deco Oval Coffee Table
H 17 in W 52 in D 32 in
Panoplie Oval Coffee Table, Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly made solid walnut oval coffee table with four post legs and carved ribbed detailing; inspired
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Panoplie Oval Coffee Table, Walnut
Panoplie Oval Coffee Table, Walnut
H 14.75 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oval marble top coffee table. This elegant table has a Bianco Carrara marble inset top and rests
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Oval Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
AURA Oval Modern Coffee Table
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Aura coffee table has an elegant oval design with the option of glass or natural stone top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

AURA Oval Modern Coffee Table
AURA Oval Modern Coffee Table
H 13 in W 63 in D 35.38 in
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Not only does the oval shape encourage easy movement and flow around a seating area, this clever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockta...

Materials

Wood

Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
Sparkle Modern Oval Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 56.75 in D 26 in
Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval surfboard style coffee table with excellent woven shelf. Warm walnut grain and thick sturdy
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cord, Wood

Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
Woven Shelf Oval Coffee Table
H 16 in W 71 in D 23 in
Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
furnishings, this Regency Style Oval Coffee Table brings a slice of historic luxury to modern living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
Regency Style Oval Coffee Table
H 21 in W 64 in D 42 in
Oval Showtime Ribbon Cocktail Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
. These tables are stocked in oval or square shapes and can also be customized to suit individual
Category

2010s Philippine International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Resin, Coconut

Oval Black Lak Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table oval black lak with solid mahogany wood structure and with veneered mahogany in black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oval Black Lak Coffee Table
Oval Black Lak Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French-style mahogany oval cocktail table, with a brass-bound top and under tier, the top fitted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table
French Mahogany Oval Cocktail Table
H 21.25 in W 52.25 in D 34.25 in
French Vintage Oval Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a fine French vintage coffee table. The wood is mahogany and is shaped in a nice oval with
Category

20th Century French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Vintage Oval Coffee Table
French Vintage Oval Coffee Table
H 17.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Oval Low Table from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
supporting an oval top.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Oval Low Table from Denmark
Oval Low Table from Denmark
H 20 in W 56.5 in D 38 in
Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A oval-shaped cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne with Asian motif in polychromed and acid
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table
Unusual Oval Laverne Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The juxtaposition of the intricate flower motifs against the clean lines of the base creates a visually captivating design. The harmonious blend of elements in the coffee table makes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
Sunflower Black Oval Coffee Table
H 18 in W 54 in D 27 in
Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage oval brutalist stone coffee table. Beautifully tiled stones with gorgeous brown/green
Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval brutalist coffee table, 1970s
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With modern neoclassic features and is beautifully detailed with a beveled glass top that reflects shimmering Blush Taupe paint underneath. The piece has two drawers; the top drawer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table
Blush Modern Oval Cocktail Table
H 18.5 in W 55 in D 28 in
XXL Oval Primitive Low Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large oval coffee table. Belgium, c1950s. Created from old wood. Raised over two wooden stump
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

XXL Oval Primitive Low Coffee Table
XXL Oval Primitive Low Coffee Table
H 13.39 in W 87.01 in D 39.77 in
Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Coffee Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut inlaid oval coffee table, the well figured and inlaid
Category

Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Coffee Table
Victorian Walnut Inlaid Oval Coffee Table
H 21.26 in W 46.46 in D 33.86 in
Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant travertine coffee table with an oval table top resting on a rectangular base. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
H 13 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a raised lip, highlighting the outline of the architecturally inspired legs. This elegant cocktail table, crafted from mahogany in our Gelato finish, boasts a contrasting l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Oval Cocktail Table
Art Deco Oval Cocktail Table
H 17 in W 60 in D 34 in
Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One of the Studio's Classic oval coffee table designs. A minimal design achieved by bending wood
Category

2010s Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Bentwood

Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
Oval, Centre Table by Raka Studio
H 16 in W 42 in D 31 in
Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Oval traventine midcentury coffee table from Italy, 1960s  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s
Italian Oval Travertine Coffee Table, 1960s
H 16.34 in W 39.77 in D 54.34 in
Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern machine crafted brass base with glass top coffee table.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
Oval Brass & Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 29 in D 58 in
French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and rare coffee table in the modern neoclassical spirit with a polished dark wood frame resting on tapered solid brass legs. A piece of original Carrara marble gives the a...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table
French Cantilevered Oval Cocktail Table
H 12.5 in W 35 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Oval beveled edge surfboard on wood base. Sleek design. Stone top in polished marble or travertine
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
Mid Century Marble Oval Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 71.75 in D 36.5 in
Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant travertine coffee table with an oval knife edged table top resting on a reeded travertine
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval travertine coffee table, 1970s
H 16.15 in W 53.55 in D 30.32 in
Modern Oval Two Tier Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a refined oval shape, this cocktail table is a captivating addition to living interiors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Wood

Modern Cream Lacquer Oval Coffee Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Century Furniture modern, lacquered, oval, two tiered, cream coffee table with six
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Cream Lacquer Oval Coffee Table
Modern Cream Lacquer Oval Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 59 in D 29 in
Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
Gilt faux bamboo oval coffee table with very thick oval glass top. Elegant statement piece and the
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
Gilt Faux Bamboo Oval Coffee Table
H 17 in W 45.75 in D 28 in
Oval Burl and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Neoclassic style oval mahogany and burl veneer inlaid cocktail table, the oval top with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktai...

Materials

Wood

Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully shaped salmon pink coffee table. Beautiful natural vaining. Good condition 1970s - Italy Dimensions Height: 40cm Width: 130cm Depth: 80cm Ref.: 25020604 *All images...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1970s
Vintage oval marble coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table
Located in Redding, CT
French style oval iron coffee table. Romantic scroll work and diminutive size make this table very
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table
French Style Oval Iron Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Meticulously Inlaid Italian Oval Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Italian oval coffee table with exquisite scrolled floral marquetry inlay of various woods, even on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Williams Hairpin Coffee Table Oval Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
small: rectangle, oval, square, and circle.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Large oval marble & stacked wood coffee table
Located in London, GB
A fine extra large Italian oval shaped marble coffee table supported by stacked solid oak wood base
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Large oval marble & stacked wood coffee table
Large oval marble & stacked wood coffee table
H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and most unusual shape Old Hickory coffee table is in pristine condition.Protected with Marine varnished top for water or beach protection.This keeps it safe in bad weather...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
Signed Old Hickory Oval Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage oval glass and Lucite table. This table has a glass top and a Lucite base of cylinders in a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table
Vintage Oval Glass and Lucite Table
H 17.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Coral Rock Saturn Coffee Table Oval
By Lilian Mustelier
Located in Miami, FL
Made to order Florida Keystone 16” sphere with 4” planter. Polished oval glass table top 1/2
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Coral

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Tullia Oval Coffee Table
By Isabella Costantini
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
an oval glass top laying on a wood crossed base. It is enriched by a precious, elegant, bronze and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Oval Coffee Table With Fumè Mirror Top
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This oval coffee table is crafted from lacquered wood, featuring two convenient drawers and a
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Oval Coffee Table With Fumè Mirror Top
Oval Coffee Table With Fumè Mirror Top
H 19.69 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage wooden side tables. These sofa tables feature a simple top with rounded corners and an exposed X-shaped frame from which tapered legs depart. The elegant and mini...
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism
Scandinavian Oval Coffee Tables of Modernism
H 20.48 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in
Oval Cork Coffee Table with Beverage Cooler
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oval cork coffee table with copper beverage cooler or planter in the manner of Willy Rizzo Copper
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cork

Clarke Oval Coffee Table Maple White
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal finishes. The exposed stainless steel bolts blur the line between Scandinavian and Indus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Oval Elm Coffee Table
Located in Lomita, CA
The combination of the oval shape and geometry of art deco style for this elm wood table creates a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century, Georgian period, mahogany oval butlers tray of Panelled
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Brass and Glass Oval Coffee Table
By La Barge, Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
1960s oval shaped, brass frame coffee or cocktail table. Racetrack shaped base with faceted columns
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French oval coffee table in elm, 1960s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French oval coffee table in solid elm dating from the 1960s. the top is placed on two V-shaped legs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

French oval coffee table in elm, 1960s
French oval coffee table in elm, 1960s
H 19.3 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality George III Period Late 18th Century Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray, Of Typical Four
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Georgian Oval Butlers Tray On Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Elegant Late 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Oval Butlers Tray, Of Panelled
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Oval Bone Marquetry Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
Solid wood curves coated with creamy camel bone chips give this piece its name. Fitted with a frosted glass top that connects the handcrafted crescents, the Cheesecake Table is delec...
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bone

Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
dynamic support for the oval top, onto which is placed a thin slab of Forest Green marble. The marble
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo
Triangolo Oval Coffee Table by Ivano Colombo
H 14.97 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
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Oval Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of oval coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique oval coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 730 antique and vintage oval coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oval coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of oval coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern oval coffee tables are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large oval coffee tables, so small oval coffee tables measuring 13.78 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made oval coffee tables over the years, but those made by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oval Coffee Tables?

Prices for oval coffee tables start at $10 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $2,608.

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 Oval Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether oval tables are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people prefer oval tables because they take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oval tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, oval tables take up less space than rectangular tables of similar size because they lack corners. As a result, they can be a good option for small rooms. On 1stDibs, find a range of oval tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.