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Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, Germany 1970s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, Germany 1970er
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
“Snake” Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, Germany 1970
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Snake” coffee table, designed by Knut Hesterberg and manufactured by Ronald Schimdt in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Aluminum & Glass Coffee Table "Snake" Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg – a timeless masterpiece of flowing form and minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 16.54 in Dm 47.25 in
Snake Coffee by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, Germany 1970's
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural Snake Coffee Table designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, Germany 1970's
The
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century modern Snake table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, Circa 1965.
This beauty is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Alain Chervet Brass Snakes Coffee Table Base 1970s Glass Hollywood Regency
By Alain Chervet
Located in London, GB
This coffee table, very much in the manner of French designer Alain Chervet, consists of four
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.93 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Snake Print Leather Waterfall Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to: Karl Springer
Vintage Snake Print Leather Wrapped Waterfall Accent Table
Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Snake Skin Covered Coffee Table after a Design by Pierre Legrain
Located in Montreal, QC
Coffee table after a design by Pierre Legrain, the snake skin covered top resting on Macassar ebony
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Snake 5 Modules Slithering Coffee Table in Aluminium & Steel by Carlo Contin
By Carlo Contin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ever-changing configurations.
Snake, the coffee table designed by Carlo Contin for Meritalia, crawls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Snake 8 Modules Slithering Coffee Table in Aluminium & Steel by Carlo Contin
By Carlo Contin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ever-changing configurations.
Snake, the coffee table designed by Carlo Contin for Meritalia, crawls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Lucite and Brass Italian Coffee Table with Snake Head Details, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Lucite and brass coffee table with snakehead details. This elegant item was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Lucite, Wood and Brass Coffee Table with Snake Head Details, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee side table with snakehead brass corners composed of two shelves, one in Lucite and one in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.15 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Italian Coffee Table with Snake Head Details, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Lucite and brass coffee table with snake head detail. This elegant object was designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Walnut, Stainless Steel Cofee Table "Snake"
Located in Dolné Sľažany, SK
The table top made of walnut wood has hand-carved ornaments that are filled with epoxy resin.
The
Category
2010s Slovak Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knut Hesterberg Mid century Modern Snake Table for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid century modern Snake table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1965
This conversation piece
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ronald Schmitt Coffee Table "Schlangentisch", 1965
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural coffee table "Schlangentisch" [snake table] by Ronald Schmitt, Germany, 1965, with
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Cocktail Table Eve with Snake in the Manner of Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This stunning round coffee table from the late 1940s boasts a one-of-a-kind design. The solid cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
Transmutation Cement and Marble Terrazzo Snake Coffee Table with Glass Tabletop
By Carly Jo Morgan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique sculptural coffee table is made of cement and marble terrazzo with brass inlaid eyes
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Cement, Brass
H 16 in W 40 in D 40 in
Antique hand Wrought Painted Snake table
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand wrought painted snake table
Category
Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mystic Coffetable with Snake and Saurian Carvings
Located in Berlin, DE
base craved in symbolic coltish ornaments from later 19th century with a later aged malachite covered plate on top, that let the attraction of the romantic piece of furniture appear ...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Romantic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Late 20th Century Brass Cobra Snake Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Late 20th century brass cobra snake sculptural coffee table with a large amethyst crystal cluster
Category
20th Century English Modern Center Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Circular Glass ’Snake’ coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in London, GB
Iconic ’Snake’ coffee table designed in 1965 by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Organic shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Snake Coffee Table Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt 1970s Germany
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Iconic ’Snake’ coffee table designed in 1965 by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg “Snake” Coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt, Denmark, 1970
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An iconic “Snake” coffee table, designed by Knut Hesterberg and manufactured by Ronald Schimdt in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Knut Hesterberg Snake Coffee Table Ronald Schmitt, Germany, 1965
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice sculptural snake coffee table designed by Knut Hesterberg and manufactured by Ronald
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Snake coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1960s Germany.
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Snake coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, 1960s Germany. The sculptural base of the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Snake Coffee Table by Henry Fernandez
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“Serpent” welded brass and copper coffee table by Henri Fernandez having a light under the chin of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Sculptural Aluminum and Glass Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern 'snake' coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt. This piece features
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt German Snake Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Design by Knut Hesterberg and made by Ronald Schmidt, this polished cast aluminum coffee table
Category
20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Snake Coffee Table by Kurt Hesterberg, Germany 1980s
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Renens, CH
Sculptural round coffee table designed by Kurt Hesterberg, produced by Roland Schmitt.
Thick
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Sculptural Aluminum and Glass Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 'snake' coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, circa 1960's. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum and Glass Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice coffee or cocktail table in form of a snake made of alumnium. The table was designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Halle, DE
Mid-century coffee table - Sofa Tabl, designed by Knut Hesterberg, manufactured by Ronald Schmitt
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Style Snake Skin Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage coffee table in the style of Karl Springer.
The table is upholstered in a genuine snake
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
KARL SPRINGER EMBOSSED SNAKE SKIN LEATHER COFFEE TABLE
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer embossed snake skin coffee table in a rich egg plant color with a smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass
Mid-Century American Snake Skin Veneered Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century American white snake skin veneered coffee table with a square top and solid square
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Covered in White Snake by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Waterfall coffee table covered in white snake with glass top by Karl Springer, American 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze "Etruscan" Coffee Table with Snake Detail by Christopher Chodoff
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze "Etruscan" coffee table with snake detail, designed by Christopher Chodoff, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 17.33 in W 36.23 in D 48.04 in
Bronze "Etruscan" Coffee Table with Snake Detail by Christopher Chodoff
By Christopher Chodoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze "Etruscan" coffee table with snake detail, designed by Christopher Chodoff, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Christopher Chodoff ‘Etruscan’ Coffee Table in Cast Bronze with Gold-Toned Snake
By Christopher Chodoff
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning glass top low coffee table, created circa 1980s by designer Christopher Chodoff (1909
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 18 in W 54 in D 36 in
Giacometti Style Metal and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table with Tassels and Snake
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully crafted coffee table. Patinated steel frame with a 3/4" glass top. The detail is
Category
1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 16.75 in W 50 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman Style Faux Snake Skin Coffee Table With Chrome Base Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1970s square coffee table with faux snakeskin wrapped top and chromed base, reminiscent of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 35.75 in D 35.75 in
Snake Low Table ATRIBUTED TO CHERVET
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
EACH PIECE OF THE BASE IS INDEPENDANT
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt "Snake" Cocktail Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Ronald Schmitt produced this design by Knut Hesterberg, titled "Schlangentisch" or Snake Table
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Knut Hesterberg Snake Coctail Table Roland Schmitt 1965
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped coffee table designed by Knut Heserberg for Roland Schmitt, Germany 1965. This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Karl Springer Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux Snake White Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Snake" Cocktail Tables by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Polished aluminum cocktail tables with 42 inch diameter and 3/4 inch thick glass tops.
The "Snake
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ronald Schmitt Coffee Table "Schlangentisch"
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare sculptural 3-piece aluminum "Schlangentisch"
[snake table] coffee table with 40" glass top
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Cast Aluminium Snake Table by Knut Hesterberg, German 1965
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Brussels, BE
Cast aluminium snake table designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt.
Glass top (optional
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Free Form Coffee Table by Roland Schmitt
Located in Pasadena, CA
"Snake" or "Schlangentisch" coffee table by German designer Roland Schmitt from 1965. Freeform
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg "Snake" Coffee Table
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Geneva, CH
Aluminum and glass "Snake" coffee table by Knut Hesterberg, Germany, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg Aluminum& Glass Snake Coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt, 1960
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period an iconic “Snake” coffee table, designed by Knut Hesterberg and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Knut Hesterberg Snake coffee Table for Ronald Schmitt **Saturday Sale**
By Ronald Schmitt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, sculptural "Schlangentisch" or "snake table" designed by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
“Snake” Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, circa 1960
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural 'Slangentisch' (Snake table) coffee table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt. This
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum and Glass Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in Denton, TX
Sculptural coffee or cocktail table in form of a snake made of aluminum. The table was designed by
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.5 in W 51.5 in D 33.75 in
Knut Hesterberg Aluminum and Glass “Snake” Coffee Table by Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Sculptural cast aluminum coffee table by Knut Hesterberg, reminiscent of the infinity symbol. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in Dm 51.19 in
Knut Hesterberg Aluminum and Glass “Snake” Coffee Table by Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Sculptural cast aluminum coffee table by Knut Hesterberg, reminiscent of the infinity symbol. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in Dm 51.19 in
Knut Hesterberg Aluminum and Glass “Snake” Coffee Table by Ronald Schmitt, 1960s
By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Sculptural cast aluminum coffee table by Knut Hesterberg, reminiscent of the infinity symbol. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in Dm 51.19 in
Coffee Table "Snake", Knut Hersterberg, 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Coffee table "Snake" - Knut Hersterberg
Glass and aluminum,
circa 1970
Measures: D 76.5 x H 39
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Two-tier brass snake motif coffee tables
Located in New York, NY
Two-tier brass coffee table with snake form supports at corners.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Snake Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the snake coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each snake coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and aluminum. Find 43 options for an antique or vintage snake coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer snake coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each snake coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made snake coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt and Christopher Chodoff are consistently popular.
How Much is a Snake Coffee Table?
Prices for a snake coffee table start at $1,600 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $3,500.
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 Snake 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.
- 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 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, 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
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