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19thc Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table Trunk
By Royal Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc steamer trunk from a train or storage building.
This is the size of a coffee table. A piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
ANTiQUE BROWN LEATHER INNOVATION COMPANY WARDROBE STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, it dates to 1900-1920. Most use these as decorators pieces or coffee tables, they look interesting
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 23.04 in D 16.54 in
Gigantic Antique Shop's Display Chest, English, Vellum, Oak, Trunk, Coffee Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
or coffee table, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Unusual example with very large
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Animal Skin, Oak
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 35.63 in
HUGE ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed brown leather storage trunk coffee table
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 17.92 in W 48.43 in D 28.75 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
stand reaching 40 cm tall instead of original 26 cm, transforming it into a stunning coffee table or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cm tall.
Its bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee table use, reaching 40 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
1970 English Mahogany and Leather Trunk / Table by Doherty of London
By Edward Doherty & Son
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! From coffee table to foot of the bed, this English campaign style trunk is just
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Dimensions: 80 cm x 52 cm and 26 cm tall.
Its bespoke wooden stand has been made in order to allow a coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 75 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 70
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 70 cm suitcase is almost the largest and surely the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Arts & Crafts Copper Studded Leather Trunk
Located in Greenwich, CT
for use as a coffee table.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
18th Century Swiss Polychrome Decorated Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
coffee table. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
Category
Antique 18th Century Swiss Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Fine Hand Woven Stained Bamboo Trunk Coffeetable
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome and functional hand woven stained bamboo trunk newly waxed and having a marvelous warm
Category
Vintage 1960s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Hand Painted Chinese Export Trunk with European Landscape Scenes, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and larger size Chinese Export leather trunk with beautifully hand painted European
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
French Beige Striped Canvas Cabin Trunk as Coffee Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
clean and it can be used for storage or decorative purposes and also as coffee/ side table. Wheels are
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal, Steel
Country Farmhouse Style Mexican Double Lid Wooden Coffee Table Storage Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Country Farmhouse Style Mexican Double Lid Wooden Coffee Table Storage Trunk. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
French Trunk or Coffee Table in Black Canvas, Leather and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful black canvas and leather trunk as coffee table / side table. France, 19th century.
This
Category
20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Steamer trunk coffee or cocktail table in brown leather over an oak frame with internal ottoman storage
Category
20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 18.71 in W 28.94 in D 17.33 in
ViNTAGE HAND ALUMINIUM & BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR COFFEE TABLE STORAGE TRUNK CHEST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price
A very good looking piece, it can be used as a linen chest, coffee table or TV stand, it
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
H 16.93 in W 37.8 in D 23.82 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM & CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
used laying down as a coffee table of course which is what most people do, they make great conversation
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Elm
H 13 in W 31.3 in D 19.3 in
Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1797 dated hand painted Portuguese trunk or
Category
Antique 1790s Portuguese George III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Oak
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
top it would make a very unusual coffee table
The trunk is 34” wide, 21” deep and 17” high
NG63
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Canvas
Goyard Goyardine Steamer Wardrobe Trunk, 1912, France
By Goyard
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
, console, blanket box or coffee table.
The trunk will be shipped in a wooden box.
* If the objects were
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest or Steamer Trunk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
make a great coffee table.
The trunk is 39” wide, 16” deep and 13” high.
CC137
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
cassone, trunk or coffee table, 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
Antique Indian Wedding Trunk with Carved Details, Mirror, and Hidden Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Versatile in its use, this trunk serves as a statement coffee table, an entryway focal point, or a bedroom
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
H 23 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Brown Leather Trunk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
historical artifact. Whether as a keepsake box or a unique coffee table, this trunk not only serves as a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 30.5 in D 20.75 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Black Traveling Trunk With Initials J.G.F.
Located in Atlanta, GA
a stylish coffee table, this trunk adds a touch of Victorian elegance and storied charm to any space
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 16.5 in W 33.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Woven Wicker Vintage Travel Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
glass top it would make a very unusual coffee table
The trunk is 30” wide, 18” deep and 18” high
TMS68.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wicker
Large Leather Travel Trunk/Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage leather travel trunk/coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
White Planked Wood Trunk Coffee Table
By Anthony Baratta, Thomasville
Located in New York City, NY
Prototype wooden trunk for Thomasville Furniture Designed by Anthony Baratta.
Category
2010s American American Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Glass, Wood
Robert Marcius for Casa Bique Tesselated Stone Trunk Coffee Table, 1980s
By Casa Bique, Robert Marcius, Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Richmond, VA
standalone trunk for storage, or as a cocktail or coffee table. Velvet lined with a hinged lid. Extremely
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 18.25 in W 35.25 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Antique 1930s Large Travel Steamer Trunk Coffee Table Storage
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
impressive and interesting coffee or side table / blanket box with useful storage, they also look great in
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 35.83 in D 21.07 in
Vintage Aluminum Storage Trunk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Cocktail table size vintage aluminum airplane storage trunk.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
A Trunk On Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A black leather trunk with brass nail head trim on bun feet
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Unusual Indian metal bound trunk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large unusual trunk with metal strapping, one half opens, great coffee table with storage
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Brown leather trunk on wooden stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
very finely lacquered leather over wood trunk with finely carved elmwood stand and bold industrial
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Leather Trunk with Camphor Interior
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
in immaculate condition.
Dimensions are unique too making it a great size trunk for coffee or side
Category
Vintage 1920s Trunks and Luggage
French Art Deco Dome-Top Box, Miniature Parquetry Work
Located in Port Chester, NY
noticeable. This trunk partners with a Deco coffee table made to match. (see final thumbnail, item 0314-027
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Trunk / Coffee Table, Lacquer Decorated Leather, On Wood Stand, China, Patinated Brass Hardware
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Steamer Trunk Coffee Table/Side Table, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique steamer trunk coffee table or side table with inner, removable compartment and new 3/8
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass, Metal
XL Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
XL White canvas and leather/brass trimmed trunk
great coffee table
great storage with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Cowhide Leather Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
A grand cowhide and leather veneered trunk with pull-out drawers, can be used as a coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Chinese Camphor Book Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: CBE003
Keywords: Trunk, coffee table, cocktail
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chinese Storage Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pagoda Red Collection #: ACB037
Keywords: Trunk, coffee table, low
Category
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather Trunk
Located in Yonkers, NY
Red Lacquered Leather Trunk, Coffee Table Size. Ca.1900
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Trunk Coffee Table with Lacquered Indonesian Batik by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This trunk is beautifully constructed. It can be used as chest at the foot of a bed, bench or coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mid-19th Century English Walnut and Brass Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
. The rectangular coffee table is in excellent condition with a rich light walnut patina.
Measures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Versatile Vintage Wicker Laundry Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking functional vintage wicker laundry trunk basket, formerly used as a handsome coffee
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Wicker
Antique Original Painted Trunk/Coffee Table, Romania
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking trunk has a new life serving as a unique coffee table in today's modern home. Aside
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Polished Aluminium Trunk Coffee Table, English 1940s
By Heston Aircraft Co.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Coffee table made up from 2 polished aluminium trunks made by the Heston Aircraft Co. London
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Aluminum
Large Anglo-Indian Raj Reclaimed Teak & Iron Dome Top Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully detailed 20th century Anglo-Indian storage trunk coffee or cocktail table. A
Category
20th Century Anglo Raj Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 33.5 in D 63 in
19th-C. Anglo-Indian Brass Clad Hand Forged Padauk Wood Trunk / Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional Anglo-Indian brass clad hand forged trunk. It is carved Padauk wood with an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
Beautiful Maitland Smith Parquetry Inlaid Trunk Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Meticulous decoration. Would make a nice coffee table with storage inside.
Category
1990s American Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Original, Colorful Painted Trunk/Coffee Table from Romania
Located in Round Top, TX
The cheerful colors of this trunk evoke a sense of joy, creating an inviting coffee table The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
1900s All Leather Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk, Coffee Table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
smell inside.
It could be used as a real wardrobe or as a coffee table because it is perfectly flat
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Steamer Trunk / Coffee Table by Au Départ, 19th Century
By Au Départ
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent luxury antique French steamer trunk on stand / coffee table, circa 1880 in
Category
Antique 1880s French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 13.39 in W 44.1 in L 13.39 in
ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER STEAMER TRUNK COFFEE TABLE WiTH REMOVABLE INTERNAL SHELF
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed brown leather steamer trunk with original internals that can be used as a coffee table
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
H 14.18 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Wonderful Very Early Narrow Rustic British Wooden Coffer Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare 17th century rustic narrow wooden trunk with the date 1690 carved into it, having a rough
Category
Antique 17th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 20.25 in W 39.5 in D 11.5 in
Primitive Antique Pine Painted Grain Blanket Chest Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage chest. Made from pine with beautiful color. Mounted to wheels for ease of movement.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
H 17.5 in W 30.25 in D 17.75 in
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Trunk Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of trunk coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique trunk coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Trunk coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Trunk coffee tables made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Louis Vuitton, Goyard and Au Départ each produced beautiful trunk coffee tables that are worth considering.
Finding the Right Trunks And Luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Trunk Coffee Tables
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
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Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.