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Italian Modern Ron Gilad for Molteni&C 45 Tavolino Coffee Table Marble and Glass
By Molteni & C, Ron Gilad
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous 45/Tavolino square coffee table created by talented designer Ron Gilad and expert-crafted
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Pewter
H 14.5 in W 32.5 in D 33 in
Molteni&C 45 Tavolino Coffee Table by Ron Gilad
By Ron Gilad, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
Molteni Coffee table Designed by Ron Gilad
Structure Finish: Pewter
Top Finish: Fume
Bottom Finish
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Square glass coffee table G. Ausenda for NY Form 1970's
By Ny Form, Giovanni Ausenda
Located in Milano, MI
Tavolino da caffè quadrato modello 'Shilling' disegnato negli anni 70 da Giovanni Ausenda, Guido
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
‘Tavolino Com Route" Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1980’s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
‘Tavolino Com Route" coffee table by Gae Aulenti, Italy 1980’s black granite top, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Tavolino Curvo 2633 - Small Curved Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
its essentiality and elegance. It is a coffee table made from the double curvature of a single thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Tavolino Curvo 2633 - Medium Curved Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
its essentiality and elegance. It is a coffee table made from the double curvature of a single thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 47.25 in
Tavolino Curvo 2633 - Large Curved Coffee Table by Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
its essentiality and elegance. It is a coffee table made from the double curvature of a single thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
NK vintage coffee table
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, IT
Un tavolino vintage degli anni '60, firmato dall'azienda svedese NK, caratterizzato da un piano
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Tavolino decò in palissandro
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Tavolino déco anni '30-'40 in legno di palissandro con doppio piano di appoggio.
Ideale per un
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Philippe Starck Fenc-E-Nature Tavolino Side Table
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Fenc-E-Nature Tavolino Side Table For Cassina
The Fenc-e Nature side table
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Oval coffee table 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro, in legno di faggio e fascia impiallacciata radica, piano con vetro specchiato.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
60s-70s Coffee Table
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino con base in metallo cromato e piano in vetro.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
50s-60s Coffee Table
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino con cassetto sotto piano in legno impiallacciato mogano tinto con gambe tornite in legno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Caori Low Table by Vico Magistretti for Gavina
By Vico Magistretti, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tavolino da caffè progettato da Vico Magistretti per Gavina Spa nel 1963.
Il tavolo è sollevato da
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian coffee table with black legs
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo anni '60 con piano rettangolare in teak e gambe a forma di X in legno dipinto
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Tavolino Nara moderno in Eucalipto
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Il tavolino Nara è stata una delle novità di successo del recente Salone del mobile ed è composto
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
70s-80s square coffee table
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro, legno di faggio tinto, piano in vetro fumè.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Beech
Tavolino basso postmoderno Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo tavolino basso di Willy Rizzo degli anni '70 è un'opera iconica del design che incarna lo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Iconic 1950s Vigna coffee table
Located in Catania, IT
This beautiful 1950s coffee table, attributed to the designer Luciano Vigna, is a unique piece that
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Wood
Philippe Starck Fenc-E-Nature Tavolino Side Table For Cassina
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Fenc-E-Nature Tavolino Side Table For Cassina
The Fenc-e Nature side table
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Danish 60s teak coffee table
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro, in legno impiallacciato teak.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Plastic coffee table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino contenitore in materiale plastico, prodotto in Italia negli anni '70
Dotato di
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Marble and brass coffee table, 1950s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tavolino in marmo, legno e ottone 1950
Condizioni: Buone
Materiali: Marmo, Ottone, Legno
Epoca
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Small Table T1 Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Raro e stupendo tavolino modello T1 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno.
Prodotto in pochi esemplari nel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Cesare Lacca, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lugo, IT
Tavolino con due ripiani in vetro.
Il vetro superiore e sabbiato,
In ogni gamba sotto la base del
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Cesare Augusto Nava, Tavolino, Italia, anni '70
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino da caffè ideato e realizzato dall'Architetto Cesare Augusto Nava negli anni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tavolino Vintage da Centro Anni 70-80
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro con struttura in metallo smaltato e piano in vetro fumé.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tavolino circolare in legno, Italia, anni '50.
Located in Palermo, PA
Classico tavolino circolare in legno di produzione italiana degli anni '50 circa.
Ottime condizioni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Loto Coffee Table, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il piccolo Tavolino Loto in marmo bianco, progettato da Ettore Sottsass per Poltronova nel 1980, è
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian teak coffee table Erik Wørts IKEA
By IKEA, Erik Wørts
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo in teak disegnato da Erik Wørts per IKEA negli anni ’60.
Disegnato da Erik
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian teak coffee table from the 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino vintage in teak con gambe affusolate, produzione scandinava anni ’50/’60. Profilo
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rocchetto coffee table in hexagonal wood vintage 98's
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Tavolino Rocchetto in legno esagonale vintage anni '98
Category
1990s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
70s rectangular glass and plexiglass coffee table
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino vintage da salotto con struttura in plexiglass e ottone e doppio piano in vetro.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Beautiful vintage brass coffee table 1970s design
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Bellissimo tavolino in ottone vintage design anni 70 - Private collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
70s-80s coffee table with glass top
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro, legno di faggio tinto, piano in vetro fumè. Buone condizioni.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Beech
Side Table Model 5309 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Raro tavolino da caffè modello 5309 di Edward Wormley per Dunbar. Combinazione di Legno e ottone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pianura Mario Bellini coffee table for Cassina 1970's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Tavolino in legno appartenenti alla collezione Pianura disegnata negli anni 70 da Mario Bellini per
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Vintage glass and steel coffee table with black profile
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino anni ’70 con piano in vetro, struttura in acciaio e bordo arrotondato nero, dal carattere
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian teak coffee table Alberts for Tibro 1950s
By Alberts Tibro
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo in teak prodotto da Alberts per Tibro, anni ’50/’60, con timbro originale sotto
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mahogany bar table with steel base
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo anni ’30 con piano in mogano, stelo intagliato e base quadrata in acciaio
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mahogany bar table with steel base
Located in Brescia, IT
Tavolino scandinavo anni ’30 con piano in mogano, stelo intagliato e base quadrata in acciaio
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Luar side table by Ross Littell for ICF De Padova
By Ross Littell, ICF De Padova
Located in Torino, IT
Tavolino modello Luar di Ross Littell per ICF De Padova.
Raffinato tavolino quadrato dallo stile
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Gio Coffee Table Ponti ''tripod'' of the 1950s 20th century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tavolino progettato da Giò Ponti incarna l’eleganza senza tempo e l’innovazione del design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Cesare Augusto Nava, Tavolino da centro, Italia, anni '70
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino da centro in legno laccato con dettaglio in acciaio lucido, piano in vetro
Category
Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Rectangular coffee table mod. 771, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tavolino rettangolare mod. 771, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italia, 1969, realizzato in legno
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
623 Lewis coffee table by Frank Lloys Wright for Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tavolino progettato da Frank Lloyd Wright per Cassina nel 1996.
Composto da superfici in legno
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Nutwood
Tavolino in legno e ottone, Secessione Viennese, Austria 1902
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Otto Wagner
Located in Firenze, IT
Tavolino in legno curvato ebanizzato, con applicazioni in ottone martellato, del periodo della
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Low curved chrome-plated coffee table 2 tops 1960s 20th century.
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Palermo, IT
Tavolino da fiori di design italiano con struttura cromata e piano in vetro color fumo degli anni
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti, Low side table, Prod. Giordano Chiesa, early 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino da caffè disegnato da Gio Ponti nei primissimi anni '50 e prodotto da Giordano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wooden coffee table with brass ferrules, Italy 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Particolare tavolino in legno italiano degli anni ‘50 di ottima fattura. Il tavolino ha un piano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Hand Decorated Ceramic Coffee Table New Design Capperidicasa
By Amaaro, Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tavolino con top rotondo in ceramica smaltata decorato a mano con struttura in metallo verniciato
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage 60's wooden coffee table Italian design coffee table
Located in None, IT
Tavolino da salotto con piedi in ottone dorato struttura in metallo nero e legno curvo, piano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Alanda Coffee Table Paolo Piva for B&B 1980's
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Milano, MI
Tavolino da salotto modello Alanda disegnato da Paolo Piva nel 1979 per B&B Italia e prodotto negli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Piero Gilardi, "Massolo" coffee table, prod. Gufram 1986, exh. 116/500
By Piero Gilardi, Gufram Furniture
Located in Rivoli, IT
Particolare tavolino basso in poliuretano verniciato.
Marchiato e numerato es. 116/500
Progettato
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polyester
H 14.18 in W 38.19 in D 27.56 in
Tavolino postmoderno in noce con piano fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
Tavolino da salotto italiano Mid-Century Post Modern in noce massiccio, piano in cristal fumè
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Space Age wooden coffee table 1960s design Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
Meraviglioso tavolino da salotto in legno e piano in vetro color octa, prodotto negli anni 60
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Valentine" round black marquinia coffee table by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Valentine" oval black marquinia coffee table by William Mulas
By William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
"Valentine" oval brown forest coffee table by William Mulas
Located in Modugno, BA
simmetriche e scultoree, che conferiscono al tavolo un fascino contemporaneo.
Questo tavolino vanta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
Tavolino Bar tondo in acciaio vintage anni 70 (prezzo cadauno)
Located in Milano, MI
separatamente
prezzo indicato per singolo tavolino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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Tavolino Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tavolino coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every tavolino coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage tavolino coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tavolino coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A tavolino coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tavolino coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fontana Arte, Cupioli made in Italy and Gianfranco Frattini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Tavolino Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a tavolino coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $32,143 for the highest priced.
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 Tavolino 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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