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Sand Coffee Table by Ombia
By Ōmbia Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand coffee table by Ombia Dimensions: W 122 x D 71.5 x H 38 cm Materials: Mix media, sand
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Sand Coffee Table by Ombia
Sand Coffee Table by Ombia
H 14.97 in W 48.04 in D 28.15 in
Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
Located in Geneve, CH
Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ Designed by Johan Wilén Dimensions: D 120 x W 120
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
D.U.D. Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
Located in Geneve, CH
D.U.D. Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ Designed by Johan Wilén Dimensions: D 80 x W 120 x H
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

D.U.D. Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
D.U.D. Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Studio TOOJ
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Chouchou Round Sand Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Chouchou round sand coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D55 x H45 cm Materials: Ceramic Also
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Threebù Sahara Sand Coffee Table by Marcantonio
Located in Geneve, CH
Threebù Sahara Sand Coffee Table by Marcantonio Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 45 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

Threebù Sahara Sand Coffee Table by Marcantonio
Threebù Sahara Sand Coffee Table by Marcantonio
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Carmina Coffee Table Square Sand by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Carmina Coffee Table Square Sand by Driade
Carmina Coffee Table Square Sand by Driade
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 32.28 in
Carmina Coffee Table Round Sand by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Carmina Coffee Table Round Sand by Driade
H 16.93 in W 27.56 in D 32.28 in
Contemporary Italian Sand limestone Scolpito Round Coffee Table
Located in 1204, CH
Scolpito Collection: A Dance of Marble and Circular Elegance The Scolpito collection is a stunning exploration of form and material, where the timeless beauty of marble meets the fl...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary Italian Sand limestone Scolpito Medium Round Coffee Table
Located in 1204, CH
Scolpito Collection: A Dance of Marble and Circular Elegance The Scolpito collection is a stunning exploration of form and material, where the timeless beauty of marble meets the fl...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary Italian Sand limestone Scolpito Medium Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in 1204, CH
Scolpito Collection: A Dance of Marble and Circular Elegance The Scolpito collection is a stunning exploration of form and material, where the timeless beauty of marble meets the fl...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary sand colored Italian limestone Scolpito Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in 1204, CH
Scolpito Collection: A Dance of Marble and Circular Elegance The Scolpito collection is a stunning exploration of form and material, where the timeless beauty of marble meets the fl...
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

21st Century Sculptural Plexiglass Pink Coffee Table "Molecula" Sand Blasted
By Marco Pettinari
Located in Roma, IT
The acrylic coffee tables Molecula, are inspired by the etymological meaning of the word molecule
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Escape Coffee Table ‘Vancouver’, Sand and Black Silica by Fernando Mastrangelo
By Fernando Mastrangelo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A layering of glass, sand, and silica, the made-to-order coffee table consists of gradients of
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Yellow and Sand Colored Mosaic Berthold Muller Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Masterpiece: 1960s Brass and Mosaic Glass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller Add a touch
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Carmina Small Table High Sand By Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of small coffee tables with a leg that daintily curls above the edge of the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Carmina Small Table High Sand By Driade
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 16.54 in
Terra Eternity Contemporary Low Table in Sand
Located in London, GB
the damaged sustainability of all things today. The object created with a mixture of sand, soil, and
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone

Terra Eternity Contemporary Low Table in Sand
Terra Eternity Contemporary Low Table in Sand
H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Two Green and Sand Nesting Tables
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, this set of coffee tables is defined by a
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Goatskin

Set of Two Green and Sand Nesting Tables
Set of Two Green and Sand Nesting Tables
H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modernist Oak and Sand Cast Glass Table Attributed to Adnet, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), attributed to, Superb large carved oak modernist table with beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Nº 202 Sand-Cast Aluminum + Volcanic Stone Low Table by Amee Allsop Studio
By Ameé Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
"No.202 Low Table", 2022 Sand-cast aluminum legs (x4) With volcanic stone top (36 x 36 x 1.75
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Random Table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Random Table on Grid by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nylon

Acerbis Small Pond Cocktail Table with Sand Glossy Base and White Glass Top
By Acerbis, Marco Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Family of cocktail tables, side tables, occasional tables with different heights and width. Base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Triple Burnt Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive organic reclaimed teak wood side table or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive four inch thick slab coffee table, charred sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Aluminium cast grey architectural bb coffee table
Located in 1204, CH
A contemporary sand cast metal coffee table with polished edges The table is composed of 4 sand
Category

2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Victoria Coffee Table 2 by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
/ carne, purple red/ sand. The elegant Victorias coffee table infuses any room with a subtle tropical
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Victoria Coffee Table 2 by Cristina Celestino
Victoria Coffee Table 2 by Cristina Celestino
H 11.42 in W 12.41 in D 10.83 in
Victoria Coffee Table 3 by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
/ carne, purple red/ sand. The elegant Victorias Coffee Table infuses any room with a subtle tropical
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Victoria Coffee Table 3 by Cristina Celestino
Victoria Coffee Table 3 by Cristina Celestino
H 14.18 in W 14.57 in D 10.83 in
Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
, purple red/ sand. The elegant Victorias coffee table infuses any room with a subtle tropical flair
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
, purple red/ sand. The elegant Victorias coffee table infuses any room with a subtle tropical flair
Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
Victoria Coffee Table 1 by Cristina Celestino
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak wood coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Suar Wood Minimalist Charred Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural, minimalist three inch thick single slab suar wood coffee table. Charred sanded and
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Modular Charred Suar Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Modular faceted reclaimed suar wood coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Modular Charred Suar Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Modular faceted reclaimed suar wood coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic shaped reclaimed teak wood root coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a smooth finish
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Drum Shaped Charred Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic hand carved drum shape reclaimed teak wood coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed with a
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nylon

TORI Contemporary Coffee Table in Sand Cast Aluminium by Ries
Located in Buenos Aires, CABA
Tori is a stool/coffee table of variable dimensions inspired by the Japanese arch that marks the
Category

2010s Argentine Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Rattan Small Round Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sand color Formica top. Perfect coffee table size for a small living space, or as a side table to your
Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Rattan, Formica

Restored Rattan Small Round Side Table
Restored Rattan Small Round Side Table
H 17 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak log bench or coffee table. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Log Bench or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed solid teak wood log bench or coffee table. Burnt, sanded and sealed leaving the grain of
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Levitaar Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Johan Wilén Black Customisable
By Johan Wilén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order Contourage quartz sand Coffee table by Johan Wilén The Swedish designer's latest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Quartz

D.U.D Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Johan Wilén Blue Customisable
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order D.U.D quartz sand Coffee table by Johan Wilén The Swedish designer's latest creation
Category

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

Materials

Quartz

Dripotlé Quartz Sand Coffee Table by T. Woon Black Customisable
By T. Woon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order Dripotlé quartz sand Side table by T. Woon The exquisite side table, created using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Side Tables

Materials

Quartz

Dripotlé Quartz Sand Coffee Table by T. Woon Colour Customisable
By T. Woon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order Dripotlé quartz sand Side table by T. Woon The exquisite side table, created using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Side Tables

Materials

Quartz

Sand Limestone Plaster Coffee Table
By Ōmbia Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this table embodies texture, organic shapes, and close attention to detail. Each product is meant to
Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Jelly Coffee Table by Mattia Bonetti. Acrylic and sanded oak.
By Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
Jelly. Cat-Berro edition, 2008. Coffee table. Top in transparent acrylic. Legs in sanded oak
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Coffee Table Sand Bronze Donald Wood by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Donald is a multifunctional coffee table with a sculpturally cosmic aspect and colorful circular
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bench/Coffee Table Sand Bronze Gaby Aluminium by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, FR
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee Table "bb" in Sand-Casted Metal with Polished Edges by Corpus Studio
By Corpus Studio
Located in PARIS, FR
The “bb” table is part of Corpus Studio’s sculptural bb collection. The collection seeks to explore
Category

2010s French Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Red Metal & Travertine Marble Large Coffee Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Handmade red metal & sand colored Travertine marble coffee table. Based on a Jean Royere 1950's
Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Round Coffee Table on Three Legs, Drovopodnik Holesov, circa 1960
By Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Zohor, SK
Simple, yet elegant round wooden coffee table sanding on three legs. Completely restored and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Frank and Sons Coffee Table in the Style of George Nelson for Arbuck
By Frank & Son
Located in Newtown, CT
Frank and Sons coffee table freshly sand blasted and powder coated flat black. Being sold with no
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Modern Brutalist Coffee Table in Micro-Cement Sand Color
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
A brutalist center table, in a wood structure, finished in micro-cement. A distinctive piece with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Center Tables

Materials

Cement

Sourire Contemporary Minimal Coffee Table Limited Edition Wood Sand Color
By Jacobsroom
Located in Roma, IT
The "Sourire" coffee table in limited edition stands out for its postmodern shapes in recycled
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Textile, Wood

Bespoke Antique Single Slab Coffee Table, Sand Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
with Antique TOPs Bespoke, handmade tables created with collected slabs of Antique Hardwood & sand
Category

2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Low Seismic Ivory & Sand Coffee Table by Studio Truly, Made in Netherlands, 2017
By Studio Truly Truly
Located in Firenze, IT
The Seismic coffee table was inspired by the movement and vibrations that occur in an earthquake
Category

2010s Dutch Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Donald Coffee Table Monochrome Sand
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Donald is a multifunctional table which has a sculptural and cosmic. Donald slots into the real
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gaby Coffee Table Sand Bronze Aluminium
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Firenze, IT
Gaby is a multifunctional coffee table entirely covered by HPL aluminum. The manufacturing process
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gaby Coffee Table Sand Bronze Aluminium
Gaby Coffee Table Sand Bronze Aluminium
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Sand Stone Base Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
The base of this coffee table is made of sand stone and the top in travertine.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sandstone, Travertine

Sand Coloured Travertin Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Sand coloured travertin coffee table of most likely Italian origin. 1970s. The table has got a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Sand Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sand coffee table you’re looking for. A sand coffee table — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage sand coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sand coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sand coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Chapel Petrassi, Andrianna Shamaris and Donald Drumm each produced at least one beautiful sand coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sand Coffee Table?

A sand coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,185, while the lowest priced sells for $2,062 and the highest can go for as much as $28,736.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Sand Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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.

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  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.