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1980s Postmodern Lacquered Half Moon Rotating Coffee Table
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Post Modern Lacquered Half Moon Rotating Coffee Table
This vintage coffee table is a must
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Postmodern Rotating Coffee Table Black White Faux Marble After Dakota Jackson
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome postmodern rotating coffee table comprised of a black cylinder base hosting three rotating
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Industrial Style Gear or Sprocket Coffee Table by Ethan Allen 1970's
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid-Century Modern industrial style gear or sprocket rotating coffee table by Ethan Allen. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1950s Handcrafted Art Deco Style Rotating Coffee Table With Inlays
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Art Deco style round solid walnut coffee table set after Gilbert Rohde. The coffee table is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly restored rotating Lazy-Susan cocktail table was designed by Milo Baughman and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Formica
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman lazy-Susan cocktail table produced by Thayer Coggin. This design was developed in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Contemporary rotating coffee table in Stainless Steel and Coloured Resin
Located in London, GB
secret. Rotating 90 degrees, it reveals its most playful interior, a colorful heart. Not just a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Samuel Marx Magazine Table, Plotkin-Dresner Residence
By Quigley Furniture Co., Samuel Marx
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
and base)
Country of Origin & Materials: USA; walnut, glass
Additional Information: Rotating coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Coffee Cocktail Table Ferrari Carrara Marble Rotating Sculpture Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The "321 B" is a sculptural coffee or cocktail table made from a single block of white Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Coffee Cocktail Table Ferrari Carrara Marble Rotating Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The "312 B" sculptural coffee or cocktail table is carved from a single block of white Carrara
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 23.63 in Dm 70.87 in
B&b Italia 360 Degree Rotating Glass Top Coffee Table, 1990s
By B&B Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary B&B Italia 360 degree rotating frosted glass top coffee table with white lacquered
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Rotating Glass and Metal Coffee Table designed for Prada, 1990s.
By Prada
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This is one of the 8 coffee tables designed and manufactured for several fashion shows for Prada in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Black Geometric Coffee Table Marble Effect with Rotating Oval Mirror Top 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Black Lacquered wood geometric Coffee Table with Marble Effect and rotating oval mirror top.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Lacquer
H 15.75 in W 40.16 in D 26.78 in
21st Century Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Marble Tops And Copper Base
Located in Milan, IT
An original coffee table with two tops that can rotate around a central pivoting point, like the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Copper
H 16.54 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
Space Age 1970s Round Coffee Table by NAOS with Two Rotating Satellites
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modern 1970s triple round coffee table with two rotating satellites in sandblasted crystal, chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
1970s Lodovico Acerbis Smoked Glass Rotating Top Black Wood Steel Coffee Table
By Lodovico Acerbis
Located in IT
1970s Lodovico Acerbis smoked glass rotating top black wood and steel coffee table
when the top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Glass Tops And Copper Base
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant low table with two tops that can rotate around a central pivoting point, like the hands
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 68.9 in
Lacquered rotating circular table - France 1970
Located in Paris, FR
creamy white and rotates to reveal a green top with two storage bins.
Dimensions: H32 x D89 cm, table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Post Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Glass Top by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s
By B&B Italia
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Post Modern Coffee Table With Rotating Glass Top by B&B Italia. Circa 1990s
Features a
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 19.9 in W 59 in D 24 in
Millstone Rotating Marble Low Table Panda White by Yellowdot
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Millstone’ is a collection of sculptural coffee & side tables inspired by the Neolithic age, where
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Millstone Rotating Marble Low Table Jade River Green by Yellowdot
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Millstone’ is a collection of sculptural coffee & side tables inspired by the Neolithic age, where
Category
2010s Turkish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Low rotating table, Single metal foot with wood structure, Italian Design, 60s
Located in Milan, IT
This low rotating table from 1960s Italian design encapsulates mid-century modern elegance. With
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Jens Risom, Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table with rotating top, model 4010 designed by Jens Risom, USA, 1960s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Massimo Papiri Italy Turning Wood & Brass Dry Bar, Coffee Table by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot, Massimo Papiri
Located in Miami, FL
Original Massimo Papiri rotating wood and brass coffee table with dry bar manufactured by Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.63 in W 54 in D 48 in
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
.
Coffee Table:
Dimensions
38"W × 38"D × 20"H
The coffee table rotates 360 degrees.
Lamp Table with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mahogany & Brass Round Drum Coffee Table w/ Inlaid Leather by Weiman (SIGNED?)
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Regency-styled mahogany & brass rotating round drum coffee table w/ Inlaid Leather signed by Weim
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rotating Modernist Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Modernist coffee table in zebrawood veneer with rotating top. The finish is rich and luminous and
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
, this now great coffee table made of wooden construction, has a rotating top board in yellow formica
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Formica
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Coffee Table with Yellow Rotating Formica Topboard, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
, this now great coffee table made of wooden construction, has a rotating top board in yellow formica
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Contacto: Dynamic Marble & Mahogany Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
designed low table that redefines modern luxury. Handcrafted from exquisite mahogany wood and topped with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Brass
Arpegio II: Dynamic Coral & Mahogany Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
, seamlessly transitioning between a low center table, a coffee table, and a cocktail table to complement any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Coral, Brass
Marbel: Unique Blue Mahoe & Brass Detail Rotating Table
By Elvira Martinez Manso - HERBEH WOOD
Located in Guaynabo, US
, Brass Details
Category: Rotating Center/Coffee Table
Origin: Handcrafted in Puerto Rico
Exclusivity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Brass
Post-Modern Rotative Caprice Cocktail Table by Draga & Aurel
By Essential Home, Draga & Aurel
Located in New York, NY
unique cocktail table also has a rotative design with
two different colored tops which allows you to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Brass
Design Coffee Table
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Design coffee table with rotating table tops.
Made of chrome metal base and white formica table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rotating coffee table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rotating coffee table in lacquered wood and gilt brass by Willy Rizzo, France circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Mirrored Rotating Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ROUND ROTATING HAND PAINTED MIRRORED COFFEE TABLE.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Environment 70 Rotating Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Thayer Coggin, USA
Material: Rosewood, formica
Size: 58 dia × 15.5 h in.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Industrial Gear-Form Rotating Coffee Table ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Craft-made American pop art table, gear form, on revolving pedestal base. Ca. 1960s. Carved of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Rotating Coffee Table by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti Italia, 1980s
By Maurizio Salvato
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare postmodern 'Nike' coffee / cocktail table designed by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti Italia in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 11.42 in W 76.78 in D 49.61 in
Harry’s Bar Rotating Coffee Table by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot Italy 1970s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Glamorous, iconic & rare cocktail table “Harry’s Bar” with swivel out hidden internal illuminated
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17.33 in W 53.15 in D 47.25 in
Vintage revolving coffee table in burl and lacquer by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare and amazing coffee table by Willy Rizzo.
This rotating coffee table is a true eye
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Rotating “Lazy Susan” Coffee Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1958 design for a large round walnut coffee table by the Danish-American Jens Risom for his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Splendid Italian 1950s Coffee Table with Rotating Wooden Trays
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1950s coffee table with rotating wooden trays.
Glass top height 38cm
Wood trays
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Fab Italian Glass Waterfall Coffee Table w/ Rotating Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD AUGUST 2009 Quite unique & stunning curved glass Italian coffee table with a rotating
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Round Rattan Coffee Table with Rotating Top and Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Round coffee table in lacquered rattan with rotating top part and pull out shelf, American 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chic Coffee Table in Lacquered Linen with Rotating Top
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Chic coffee table in lacquered linen with top which rotates out away from the base in the manner of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maitland Smith Style Rotating Elephant Carousel Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
rotating elephants carousel glass top coffee cocktail table
It comes with a 30" piece of glass but you
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
1960s Rotating Rosewood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible rotating Lazy-Susan cocktail table was designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Rotating TRG Coffee Table With Bar By Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Spectacular TRG revolving coffee table in walnut Burl and brass, designed by Willy Rizzo and
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Round, Rotating Black Lacquer Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Circa 1970 France
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Coffee table by Willy Rizzo in black lacquer with a circular brass planter/holder/ice tray and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rare Vintage Gold Leaf Painted Rotating Mirrored Glass Top Wine Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with 17th-century style hair paw feet wine/lamp/coffee table with mirrored top
This piece is a very
Category
20th Century French Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 22.64 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Rotating Glass Coffee Table Designed in 1978 by Dakota Jackson, Made in USA
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The "Self Winding" coffee table designed by Dakota Jackson in 1978 comprises three 3/4" thick
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Ico Parisi Rotating Table for MIM
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in New York, NY
Very particular rosewood coffee or side table designed by Ico Parisi for Mobili Italiani Moderni
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Rotating Multi Level Chrome and Glass Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice rotating chrome four-level rotating swing table. Only the middle two shelves rotate. There
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Massimo Papiri Rotating Coffee / Dry Bar Produced by Mario Sabot in Italy, 1970
By Massimo Papiri
Located in Brussels, BE
Massimo Papiri rotating coffee / dry bar Produced by Mario Sabot in Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 53.55 in
Design Institute of America Brass and Glass Rotating Cocktail Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Design Institute of America Brass and Glass Rotating Cocktail Table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
PAUL FRANKL COFFEE TABLE
Located in New York, NY
Rotating round coffee table with glazed crok top raised on an ebonized wood base.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Cork
Travertino Marble Round Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Travertino marble round coffee table is inspired by the well-known rotating object Lazy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Adjustable Design Institute of America Brass and Black Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Redding, CT
Adjustable Design Institute of America brass and black glass coffee table. Rotating swivel brass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Rotating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rotating coffee tables available for sale. The range of distinct rotating coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 35 antique and vintage rotating coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Rotating coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rotating coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some rotating coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller rotating coffee tables, measuring 13.78 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Rotating coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ico Parisi, Willy Rizzo and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Rotating Coffee Tables?
Rotating coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,075, while the lowest priced sells for $604 and the highest can go for as much as $14,793.
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 Rotating Coffee Tables
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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