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Wooden Scroll Coffee Table with Crackle Finish
Located in New York, NY
Wooden scroll coffee table with crackle finish. The base is wood with a painted crackle finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie White Wooden Scroll Coffee Table/Bench
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinoiserie White Wooden Scroll Coffee Table/Bench with curved legs, floral scroll carvings, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Gilded Iron Scroll Coffee Table Hollywood Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Gilded iron scroll coffee table. This piece has has a wonderful distressed gold finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Grasscloth Scroll Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your living space with the Vintage Boho Grasscloth Scroll Coffee Table. Crafted with
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Wonderful Oblong Wrought Iron Scroll Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Hollywood Regency oblong wrought iron scroll coffee table. This table has tons of vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Lacquered Shagreen Scroll Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Vintage Boho Lacquered Shagreen Scroll Coffee Table. Featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage Boho Linen Wrapped Scroll Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this stunning Vintage Boho Linen Wrapped Scroll Coffee Table
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Scroll Coffee Table Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Scroll Coffee Table in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 12.5 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960's
By Maison Charles, Maison Jansen, René Drouet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Large Gilded Iron Flower Leaf Scroll Coffee Table, France circa 1960's. This piece has has
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Pencil Rattan Scroll Coffee Table
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautifully restored Mid-20th Century rattan waterfall scroll coffee table, showcasing a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Limited Edition "Scroll" Coffee Table in Thick Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic limited edition scroll coffee table designed and manufactured by Amparo Calderon Tapia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in W 57 in D 27 in
White Lacquered Triskelion Scroll Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A modern sculptural form white lacquer coffee table with an round glass top. A design reminiscent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hollywood Regency Gilt Scroll Wrought Iron Coffee Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful gilded iron scroll coffee table base in Hollywood Regency style.
This piece has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Coastal Lacquered Pencil Reed Scroll Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage coastal coffee table. Beautiful pencil reed in a matte lacquered finish. Inset
Category
Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed, Glass, Lacquer
Rene Prou Silver Leaf Iron Scroll Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This coffee table is an interesting piece and
could be a good addition to any
home or collection
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Silver Leaf
Pair Thick Lucite Scroll Cocktail Coffee Tables, style of Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome pair of Karl Springer style thick Lucite scroll coffee tables in excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in W 36 in D 16 in
Hollywood Regency Scroll Coffee Table by Alessandro for Baker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gambrielli Gambalogna for Baker Furniture, this sculptural coffee table is a striking example of 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Glazed Scroll Coffee Table in Bamboo, Philippines, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
-dropping custom commissioned coffee table, Philippines, circa 1975. Incredible square scroll mahogany
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Bamboo
H 17.5 in W 46.5 in D 46.5 in
Scroll Coffee Table in Copper & Acid Finish by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern, Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table designed by Amparo Calderon Tapia and Manufactured in Los Angeles California
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Copper
Vintage Gold Metal and Glass Italian Hollywood Regency Scrolling Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency coffee table. Item features cast aluminium metal base, antiqued
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
1980s Laminated waterfall Scroll table by Jeffrey Craig
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, CA
A large vintage laminated waterfall scroll coffee table from the 1980s. It was created in Canada by
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Crackled Brown Faux Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the mid 20th century, with brown faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Scrolled Pencil Bamboo Coffee Table, C.1975
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this striking and very unusual Scrolled Reed Bamboo Coffee Table, was made in the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Mid Century Gilt Scrolling Iron Glass Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great quality vintage Hollywood Regency/Brutalist coffee table. Item features a substantial .75
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Cerused Oak Coffee Table With Scroll Iron Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage coffee table of cerused oak with scroll iron base. Table top has an interesting geometric
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
French Scrolled Iron Coffee Table With Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French coffee table features an ornate black frame with dramatic “S” scrolled legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Mid Century Pencil Reeded Bamboo Scroll Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Wichita, KS
This wonderful scroll leg pencil reeded bamboo table has a great presence and scale. In the style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Rustic 19th Century Elm Coffee Table with Large Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese elmwood coffee table from the 19th century, with scrolling base. Born in China
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco American Steel Scroll Form Low Coffee Table Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco American steel low coffee table frame with four scroll form legs anchored by a twisted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chinese Red and Green Bamboo Motif Scroll Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese red lacquered, low scroll side coffee table painted with a muted green bamboo leaf motif
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 59 in D 22.25 in
Mid Century Modern Scrolling Ribbon Lucite Glass Hollywood Regency Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scrolling Ribbon Lucite and Glass Hollywood Regency Coffee Table. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
Gothic Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Scrolling Iron Rectangular Glass Coffee Table
By Arturo Pani
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great quality vintage Hollywood Regency/Brutalist coffee table. Features a substantial .75" thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 32 in D 20 in
Vintage Coastal Palm Beach Twisted Wicker Scroll Ming Coffee Cocktail Table
By Wicker Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage twisted wicker coffee cocktail table with scroll ming sides, bottom. Natural vintage finish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wicker
Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Scroll Knocker Rippled Glass Top Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Spectacular vintage Hollywood Regency coffee table with rippled glass top. Heavy, iron metal base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Scrolls and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style low Kang coffee table from Java, with carved apron, chow legs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Scrolling Gold Metal and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Scrolling Gold Metal and Glass Coffee Table. Item features cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Chinese Antique Elmwood Coffee Table with Scrolling Feet and Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood coffee table from the early 20th century, with scrolling feet and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 13 in W 47 in D 29 in
Maitland Smith Round Tessellated Stone Scrolled Iron Coffee Cocktail Table 37"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage maitland Smith coffee or cocktail table featuring round form with tessellated stone top
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Iron
H 19.5 in W 37 in D 37 in
Low Scroll Doon Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This thoughtfully designed sculptural scroll form table is carved by hand from a single block of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Scroll Agate Stone Specimen Resin Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Gold Iron Scroll Agate Stone Specimen Resin Top Coffee Table. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Small Vintage Indonesian Coffee Table with Scroll-Carved Apron and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian small coffee table from the mid 20th century, with carved apron, chow legs and brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.5 in W 33.75 in D 33.5 in
Monumental Gilt Iron Coffee Table With Scroll Detail and Beveled Glass Top
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning coffee table is a magnificent example of Hollywood Regency style, featuring a grand
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 21.5 in W 54 in D 48.5 in
Vintage Woodard Scrolling Leaf Wrought Iron Patio Corner 2 Tier Coffee Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Scrolling Leaf Wrought Iron Patio Corner 2 Tier Coffee Table with NO glass. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 22 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Glass Top Coffee Table with Fretwork Motifs and Scrolling Feet, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Asian coffee table with carved fretwork top under glass and linear scrolling feet, circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 20.5 in W 47.25 in D 35.5 in
Midcentury Italian Wrought-Iron Coffee Table with Tile Top and Scrolling Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wrought-iron coffee table from the Midcentury period, with tile top and scrolling base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 20 in W 27 in D 18 in
Vintage Scroll Ming Legs Coffee Cocktail Table Braided Leather Wicker Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage coffee cocktail table. New glass top was cut for the table. Lovely scroll Ming legs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 16.5 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Vintage Pencil Reed Rattan Bamboo Scroll Ming Coffee Cocktail Table New Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pencil reed rattan coffee cocktail table. New glass has been cut for the top. Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Glass
H 15 in W 48 in D 24 in
Eglomise Chinese Scroll Gold Leafed Brass Glass Top Coffee Table New York 1970s
By Carlo Antonini
Located in Camden, ME
Rolled gold toned brass sheet scrolled base coffee table with hand applied gold leafed mirrored
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 10.25 in W 48 in D 21 in
Linen Cloth Wrapped Silver Grey C Scroll Shape Glass Top MCM Coffee Table MINT
By Harrison Van Horn, Robert Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Linen Cloth Wrapped Silver Grey C Scroll Shape Glass Top MCM Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Canvas, Glass
H 15 in W 58 in D 32 in
Rene Prou French Mid-Century White Marble and Gilt Iron Scroll Form Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in Queens, NY
French (1940s) rectangular gold painted iron coffee table with open scroll design apron and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 18.25 in W 24.75 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Chinese Black Scroll Cocktail Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful vintage Chinese black scroll cocktail table, newly restored and touched up by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Massive Scroll Acrylic Coffee Table w Curved Legs & Brass Details. U.S.A. 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1980's American scroll acrylic coffee table, featuring a massive 2-inch thick acrylic
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in W 82.5 in D 26 in
Forged Metal Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Forged Metal Gold Gilt Wrought Iron Scroll Leg Base 3/4" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
H 18 in W 42 in D 42 in
Hollywood Regency Low Glass Side Table Scroll Giltwood
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Scroll Giltwood base with capped balustrade columns. Thick oval glass top. Heavy detail in
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Walnut Library Table With Scroll Legs and X Stretcher
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A walnut library table with scroll legs and an X stretcher. The substantial table has a shaped and
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gilbert Poillerat Style French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Black Marble Scroll Coffe
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco rectangular gilt iron coffee table with double scroll shaped sides and a stretcher
Category
20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
H 21 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Ming Scrolled Linen Wrapped Cocktail Table by Ernest C. Masi
By Ernest C. Masi
Located in Hanover, MA
Large-scale vintage 1970s coffee table in Ming style scrolled form with inset rectangular glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Lacquer Scroll Table in the style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautiful black lacquer scroll cocktail coffee table is in the style of Karl Springer. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Scroll Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the scroll coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each scroll coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. If you’re shopping for a scroll coffee table, we have 129 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the scroll coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A scroll coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one scroll coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Amparo Calderon Tapia, Baker Furniture Company and Ernest C. Masi produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scroll Coffee Table?
A scroll coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,890, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Scroll Coffee Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.