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Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Swivel Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1960s - 2 available
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern swivel coffee table that many attribute
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare orange color swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Rubber
Design Institute America DIA Swivel Glass Brass Swivel Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Modern 2-tier coffee table in black glass and brass details from the Design Institute of America
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rare Italian Chrome Swivel Coffee Table from the 1970s
By Morex
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Space Age-style 1970's, Convertible' circular cocktail / coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brassed Metal Glass Swiveling Coffee Table circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brassed metal and smoked glass coffee table shows two swiveling plates with the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
1970s Maitland Smith Tessellated Fossil Stone Swivel Tier Drum Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stone swivel coffee table. The ultra rare table exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Gold Color Metal Smoked Glass Vintage Swiveling Coffee Table Sofa Table, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Gold colored vintage coffee table or sofa table, which shows two revolving smoked glass plates and
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.34 in Dm 22.64 in
Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Removable seat upholstery. Available with or without 180° swivel coffee table. Backrest finishes: eco nubuck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 24.02 in
Postmodern Pink Hemi Circular Swivel Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Postmodern Pink Hemi Circle Coffee Table. Featuring a vibrant pink
Category
Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Swivel and Folding Chrome Coffee Table, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Restored Midcentury Coffee Table, Swivel Top, Beech, Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored midcentury coffee table with swivel top.
Period: 1950-1959
Source: Czechia
Material
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
H 22.84 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Free Form Swivel Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features two free-form glass tops that swivel. Sleek
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Brueton Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel & Marble Swivel Coffee Cocktail Table
By Brueton
Located in Dayton, OH
An iconic floating coffee table by Brueton, circa 1970s. Features a rectangular two tier form made
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 16 in W 48 in D 30 in
Lorin Marsh High Style Mixed Metals, Rolling, Swiveling Cocktail / Coffee Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Queens, NY
American High Style (circa 1980) coffee / cocktail table comprised of three swiveling circular
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Chrome
H 19.75 in W 34 in D 22 in
Asymmetrical French Modern Iron and Green Tile Swiveling Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique cocktail/coffee table composed of a wrought iron frame with an inset green ceramic tile
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16.5 in W 41 in D 18.13 in
1970s Design Institute of America Swivel Black Glass & Brass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a minimalist and modern coffee table by Richard D. Berry Jr for Design
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Travertine Marble & Glass Swivel Top Coffee Cocktail Table by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Table by Lion in Frost
Glass top swivels 360 degrees so it would work well with a large L sectional sofa
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
H 16.5 in W 54 in D 36 in
Black Tubular and Glass Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
of this versatile cocktail table swivel out as shown in images.
Dimensions:
29.25" Depth x 31.5
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Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 31.5 in D 29.25 in
Pencil Reed Swivel Top Cocktail Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hanover, MA
Round cushion shaped split reed cocktail table with swivel top and extension tray. Glass top
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reed, Glass
Italian Black and Glass Swivel Low Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Italian made black glass and chrome swivel low table. Circa 1980. Perfect for today's modern
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Bone Expanding Coffee or End Table
Located in Plainview, NY
A Hollywood Regency tessellated bone swivel expanding coffee or end table in the manner of Enrique
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table "Acqua" in Wood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1955
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
reasons why this iconic piece is so special: First, the coffee table (swivel structure and glass) haven't
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 14.6 in W 47.2 in D 24 in
Mid Century A. H. Stock Grand Server Boomerang Bar Cart Coffee Table c.1960’s
By A.H. Stock
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic design in this swivel boomerang grand server coffee table. It’s on casters for ease of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 59.5 in D 22 in
François Monnet French Dry Bar Cocktail Table Glass & Steel - Pair Available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Unique François Monnet French cocktail table with 2 round hidden bars in each coffee table.
Swivel
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 15.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
DIA Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Nice Design Institute of America swivel coffee table. The black glass tops are inset within a
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Swiveling Coffee Table Smoked Glass Plates, by Morex, 1970
By Morex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Swiveling coffee table, brass-plated, smoked glass top with two revolving glass plates.
Date of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Gold Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful coffee table, composed of four trays whose two superiors are pivoting. The ground
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Stunning Milo Baughman Brass and Black Glass Swivel Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and black glass swivel coffee table. The black glass tops are inset within a brass frame.
Each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A three-tier 1970s Italian coffee table or side table with two-tier swivel action making a very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Chrome Three-Tier Cocktail or Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning three tier tubular chrome swivel coffee table or side table with fitted glass table tops
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unique Studio Crafted American Swivel Drawer Coffee Table
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Mid-Century American studio crafted wooden coffee table with sabre legs and a small swivel drawer
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Rosewood
Maison Lancel High Gloss Swivel Top Coffee Table
By Maison Lancel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Maison Lancel coffee table, made in France, circa 1970s. Features a swivel top that
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Space Age Swivel Chroom and Black Wood Coffee Table
Located in Retie, BE
Space age chroom and black wood coffee table.
A chrome base with black wooden swivel tablets with
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Custom 20th Century Swivel Marble-Top Coffee Table with Chrome Base
Located in Houston, TX
One of a kind Mid-Century black marble swivel tabletop with gray veins sits on a chrome arched X
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Three-Tier Swivel Table
Located in New York, NY
Three-tiered stackable coffee table from Italy. Extends and opens to expose three round table tops
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table with Swivels
Located in New York, NY
Round table with clear glass top with three undermounted glass swivels on chrome base.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-20th century two tiered boomerang shaped swivel table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th century two tiered boomerang shaped swivel table
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Accenttric Side or Cocktail Table
Located in Bronx, NY
Accenttric swivel top side, end or coffee table, in the style of Karl Springer extends to 41
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Coffee Table
Art-Deco Style
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20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Three Part Chrome Swivel Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Modern Three Part Chrome Swivel Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian swivel coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini - Italy 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian swivel coffee table by Gianfranco Frattini - Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass "Tri Level" Swivel Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage "Tri Level" swivel coffee table designed by Milo Baughman. Features a newly re
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Black Lacquer Laminate Two Tier Swivel Coffee Table With Gold Trim
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Swivel Coffee Table with Gold Trim. This unique coffee table features two tiers that swivel 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Wooden Swivel Coffee Table
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20th Century Greek Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Swivel Coffee Table by Lane
Located in New York, NY
Swivel 2-part coffee table by Lane from the Acclaim line. The table top swivels 360 degrees to
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A Postmodern tiered coffee table featuring a rounded top that swivels 360" degrees to provide a
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Swivel Coffee Table by Twentieth Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circular coffee table with swivel top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Swiveling Coffee Table at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Vintage black lacquered coffee table with two swivel tops.
Italy, 1970s.
Dimensions when closed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Oval Post Modern Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Fulton, CA
An oval coffee table with articulating feature enabling a two-tier or expanded surface area. Upper
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Chromed swiveling Coffee Table, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented elegant three-tier coffee table has a chromed-plated frame with one glass top and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ligne Roset Swivel Cocktail Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Ligne Roset
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ligne Roset expandable swivel coffee table with 4-tiered table tops. Low profile that can expand
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Coffee table by Georges PELLETIER, 20th century design.
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Coffee table by Georges PELLETIER, 20th century design "
Swivel coffee table, 3 ceramic-covered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a midcentury outdoor/patio round swivel "Carousel" coffee table (model 1632) made by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Coffee Table
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury outdoor/patio round swivel "Carousel" coffee table (model 1632
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
A Four Tier Swivel Coffee Table by Pace circa 1970
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A chic, barss, circular coffee table,
the bootom tier is mirrored,
the 2 top tiers swivel to a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
1970's Italian Nickel and Black Glass Swivel Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking1970's Italian nickel and black glass coffee table. The top portion swivels 360 degree
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Three-Tier Swiveling Coffee Table in Chrome and Glass, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and useful coffee table. Three round tables in one. Chrome frame with glass surfaces
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare Vintage Swivel Molar Coffee Table by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare white swivel coffee table from the Molar Group manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1969. Seldom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
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Swivel Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of swivel coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct swivel coffee tables — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Swivel coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency swivel coffee tables are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small swivel coffee tables measuring 21 inches across. Swivel coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Design Institute America, Milo Baughman and Wendell Castle are consistently popular.
How Much are Swivel Coffee Tables?
Prices for swivel coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, swivel coffee tables begin at $395 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,760.
Finding the Right Coffee And Cocktail Tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Swivel Coffee Tables
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, round coffee tables will take up less space than square tables of equal width. The reduced footprint is due to the fact that the round table lacks corners. As a result, round coffee tables often work well in small seating areas. Shop a range of round coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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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.