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Unique coffee table by Jacques Avoinet
By Jacques Avoinet
Located in PAU, FR
Unique coffee table by Jacques Avoinet.
Made by concrete and glass.
Signed J.Avoinet on the glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Unique Coffee Table by Erik Glemme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique coffee table with a sculptural mahogany base and rectangular fossilized marble top
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Unique Coffee Table in Lapis by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique coffee table in lapis lazuli by Studio Glustin.
France, 2022.
Category
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Unique coffee table, Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna
By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique coffee table from the 1960s by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Cinova. High-quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique Coffee Table Made of a Thick Freeform Wood Top Supported by Brass Arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique coffee table is made of a thick freeform wooden top supported by 2 gilt
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.13 in W 52.76 in D 22.84 in
Unique Coffee Table with a Handcrafted Metal Cricket Sculpture Base
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
handcrafted metal cricket sculpture is the base of this unique coffee table with a square smoked glass top
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Unique Coffee Table in Tiger eyes by Jean Claude Dresse.
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, resin and tiger eyes, Belgium, 1970.
This unique coffee table
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Travertine Coffee Table by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique coffee table in travertine stone worked in marquetry and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Acrylic designer Coffee / sofa Table Unique Design in Palm Shape with glass top
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique coffee table with volute-shaped palm tree design in Acrylic
Round glass plate with faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic
H 18.12 in Dm 51.19 in
space age table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique coffee table with a base in cast aluminium and a glass top from the 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Marble and Walnut Coffee Table in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking and unique coffee table combining rich woodgrain with different shades of marble, styled
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Sourced in France, this unique coffee table features a striking angular design with clean
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Splendid Italian Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Apartment. Milan, Italy
The coffee table has brass feet and a brass inner frame on the top.
A quiet unique
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lucite Base Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique coffee table features an modern Lucite base where three curved hourglass shaped legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Wooden Coffee Table by František Jirák, 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
A unique coffee table, a combination of a wooden structure and glass. It was designed by František
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hollywood Regency Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Unique coffee table designed with modular polished brass clamps securely connecting smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Round or Serpentine Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Curving S" or use it latched together as a Round Table. Beautiful Unique Coffee Table!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table by Paul Evans features contrasting textures and colors in its geometric
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Designer Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique coffee table features a wood base with a thick glass top. Perfect for any
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Red Base Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This unique coffee table boasts a bold sculptural wooden base, painted in a vibrant red. With the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Materia Coffee Table
By Disegnopiù
Located in Milan, IT
This extremely unique coffee table contains a bio-ethanol burner. Its design combines the essential
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Coffee table, Memphis style
By Memphis Group
Located in Milano, Lombardia
an extremely unique coffee table. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s, following the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Marble Pedestal with Griffin Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage tessellated stone/marble inlaid pedestal makes a unique coffee table base or display
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
A coffee table in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster headstock 2000s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A unique coffee table in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster headstock, crafted from wood with a
Category
Early 2000s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 45.67 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chrome mesh. The result is a compelling metamorphosis; the impossible becomes reality.
Coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chrome mesh. The result is a compelling metamorphosis; the impossible becomes reality.
Coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Chrome
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chrome mesh. The result is a compelling metamorphosis; the impossible becomes reality.
Coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique coffee table that, with a twist of the knob, reveals a hidden bar compartment.
The coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
"Metsidian" Unique Coffee Table/Cocktail Table in Obsidian and Copper
By Janne Kyttanen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metsidian represents a moment in time, an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The Prehistoric evolves into the futuristic as the organic volcanic obsidian form tran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table set includes one wide coffee table and two smaller side tables. A unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Serge Mouille - Unique Coffee table in Black 1962 - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
La Table Vrilee or Twisted Table is a rare and only furniture design executed by Mouille
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gio Ponti, Unique Coffee Table, Oak, Glass, Italy, c. 1937
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A unique, oak and glass coffee table designed by Gio Ponti and possibly executed by Giordano Chiesa
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Swedish Modern Unique Coffee Table by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful kidney shaped coffee table made in pine. This one is a unique piece.
Vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique coffee table that, with a twist of the knob, reveals a hidden bar compartment.
The coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
French Louis XVI Painted Wood & Marble Top Coffee Table, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Marble and wood coffee table.
The wood part of this table is made of a 19th century bench
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 18.12 in W 34.45 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Patchwork Wood Shelf Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Make a statement with this unique coffee table by Lane Furniture, thoughtfully crafted in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Marguerite Coffee Table – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Indoor/Outdoor Table
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fresh as a daisy!
Our Marguerite coffee table is a fun and vibrant piece for indoor and outdoor
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cement
Large Mid Century Danish Modern Teak and slate square Coffee Table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Large Mid century Danish modern teak 42” square light teak coffee table with slate top - with large
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. This unique coffee table was designed by Italian designer Luciano Frigerio in the 1970s. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Restored Wooden Coffee Table with Glass Top from Druzstvo, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
A unique coffee table, a combination of a wooden structure and glass. It was produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Unique & Custom Coffee Table w/ a 19th C. Spanish Cheese Making Natural Wood Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom coffee table created from a late 19th century Spanish cheese drying trough. This unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.75 in W 39 in D 31.5 in
Boomerang Leg Coffee Table by Mersman Furniture
By Mersman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing and unique coffee table from the talented craftsmen of Ohio's famous Mersman Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rare Steel and Iron Coffee Table with Lava Stone Top, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unique coffee table is made of an interesting iron base with a cross stretcher attached to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Lava, Steel, Iron
Jean Claude Dresse Unique Coffee Table in Resin with Mosaic Inlay
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
coffee table is a design by the hand of Belgian designer Jean Claude Dresse. Truly unique, as Dresse only
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicately above it. This imbalance gives the table its unique sense of flotation.
Coffee table, cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Scallop Unique Coffee Table Powder-Coated White Steel by Aranda\Lasch
By Aranda Lasch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicately above it. This imbalance gives the table its unique sense of flotation.
Coffee table, cocktail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.21 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
Vintage Postmodern Geometric Glass Coffee Table, Ettore Sottsass Style, 1980s
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique coffee table features a geometric design, with a new glass top. Inspired by Ettore
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.75 in W 51 in D 26.88 in
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Cart Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
coffee table.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table, Marble, Geometric, Unique, Rectangular Top
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table, Marble, Geometric, Unique, Rectangular Top
Measurements:
52" L x 26
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Rare Coffee Table with Ceramics by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Unique coffee table designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in the early 1960s. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
H 19.69 in W 51.58 in D 14.97 in
Large brutalist forme libre coffee table gilt wrought iron 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare and unique coffee table designed by a French anonymous designer in the 1970s. The three
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Midcentury Cocktail Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wrapped in chrome trim. This unique coffee table makes the perfect eye catching addition in any home
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paint
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old teak slab from my private collection, has been crafted into a unique coffee
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
B&B Italia Fat-Fat Coffee Table
By B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Chicago, IL
. This unique coffee table balances aesthetics and utility, transforming any space into a chic, organized
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Coffee Table in Oak and Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique coffee table with typical mid-century style. Produced in 1960s by Tatra Pravenec company
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
S6 Coffee Table by Mascia Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
unique coffee table, part of the Saturno series, which is made of only non-reproducible pieces. The base
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique coffee table in ceramic by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris
By La Roue, Georges Pelletier
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic table, designed by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris in the 1970s, showcases the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.93 in W 63 in D 23.23 in
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Shell Inlay Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old three inch thick teak panel has been hand crafted into a unique coffee
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Ceramic and Metal Coffee Table by Stil Keramos 60s
By Stil Keramos
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning and unique coffee table made by Stil Keramos, Padova Italy in 1960s.
A decorated ceramic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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Unique Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unique coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unique coffee tables — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 215 antique and vintage unique coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 82 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco unique coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Unique coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jörg Pietschmann, Studio Superego and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are consistently popular.
How Much are Unique Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,975, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $180,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Unique 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 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 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 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.
- 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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This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.