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Oval Upholstered Coffee Table by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A really stylish touch, this beautiful oval upholstered coffee table can be customized in fabrics
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Upholstered Coffee Table Ottoman
By Hélène Aumont 1
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk Coffee Table is a perfect accent to soften a space with utilitarian function
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Upholstered Coffee Table Ottoman
Upholstered Coffee Table Ottoman
H 15 in W 59 in D 39 in
Truly Unique Custom-Made 1940s Upholstered Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A truly unique 1940s coffee table, probably custom-built for a designer in the Philadelphia area
Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Plywood

Italy Grey Velvet Upholstered Coffee Table with Crossed Wood Legs
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary coffee table, is totally made in Italy. Beautiful the upholstered top in grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Upholstered Coffee Table with Gold-Leaf Hand-Painted Glass Top - by Pierre Marie
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Octogonal wooden table upholstered with Leopara jacquard fabric (100% polyester), and a decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Platinum, Gold Leaf

Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is upholstered
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Brass Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table in front of a sofa or chair. This version
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table in front of a sofa or chair. This version
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Olive Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Desert Tan Heavy Canvas & Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Faribault Grey Wool and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Providence Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option, or as a large upholstered coffee table. This variation is
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Brentwood Navy Leather and Blackened Steel Extra Large Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This extra large variation
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Brass Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. Since first designing
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. Since first designing
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Blackened Steel Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. Inspired by a worn-in pair of
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Brunschwig & Fils St. Andrews Tufted Ottoman Robert Allen Avanzata Glacier Fabri
By Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
a lounge or side chair. It’s large enough to be used as a small, upholstered coffee table or extra
Category

1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Military Canvas and Antique Brass Two-Seat Sofa and Bench
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
any sofa, as an independent seating option or as a large upholstered coffee table. This order
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Traditional Large Oval Cocktail Ottoman Rust Fabric Bullion Fringe Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
warmth, comfort, and versatile functionality to your home as it can be used as an upholstered coffee
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stylish Low Square Coffee Table Leather Upholstered Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Stylish Low Square Coffee Table Leather Upholstered Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Stylish Low Square Coffee Table Leather Upholstered Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Adrian Pearsall Champagne Velvet Upholstered and Mirrored Coffee Side End Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
Luxe champagne velvet upholstered coffee cocktail end or side table designed by Adrian Pearsall for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mirror, Wood

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table
By Henry P. Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P Glass from the intimate island suite
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Plywood

Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table
By Henry Glass, Richbilt MFG
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P glass from the intimate island suite
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood, Walnut

Heritage Collection Emile Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
The Emile coffee is table upholstered in leather with cacao color lacquered legs.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom upholstered leather coffee table in extra large size in gray smooth leather. This piece was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
Leather Coffee Table, Extra Large
H 15 in W 71 in D 71 in
Tacchini Chill-Out Marble Coffee Table by Gordon Guillaumier
By Tacchini, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in New York, NY
A system of sofas, armchairs and coffee tables, inspired by the themes of freedom, simplicity and
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Stylish Ottoman Frame Made of Wood Upholstered Fabric Skirting customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Josef Hoffman Round Coffee Table and Upholstered Chairs Set (1990's)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architect and designer of the early 20th century. The set consists of stunning ebonized round coffee table
Category

1990s Austrian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

New Upholstered Rattan Seating Set, 4x Armchairs 1x Stool 1x Coffee Table, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
New upholstered rattan seating set consisting of 4x swivel and tilt armchairs 1x stool 1x coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Smoked Glass

1960 Navratil Armchair and Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden base, laminate upholstered shell. - Wooden veneered coffee table. - Designed for the
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Regency style stools
Located in Stroud, GB
horsehair upholstered, reupholstery available, Ideal for coffee table use or bed ends. British Mainland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sapele Wood

Pair of Regency style stools
Pair of Regency style stools
H 19 in W 30 in D 30 in
Purple and Orange Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Bold and regal, this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection doubles as a coffee table
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Textile

Purple and Orange Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
Purple and Orange Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
H 14.97 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton 48"
Located in Wilton, CT
functions beautifully as a coffee table. Newly upholstered in fine Italian brushed cotton in ivory
Category

2010s North American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Nino Zoncada Mid-century Modern Chenille Velvet by Cassina Armchairs 50s
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Cassina". The main activity is woodworking for the production of coffee tables and upholstered furniture.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Beech

Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
together with a wooden side which serves as a side table, an upholstered pouffe, a coffee table. The set
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
together with a wooden side which serves as a side table, an upholstered pouffe, a coffee table. The set
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Cubo" Living Room Suite by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
table and coffee table. All upholstered in white leather with stitching detail that creates a pattern on
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bullock Stool
By George Bullock
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
. Can also be used as a coffee table. Upholstered in clients own fabric. We are currently working to a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Footstools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bullock Stool
Bullock Stool
H 13 in W 55 in D 32.75 in
Italian Modern Chaise Lounge Mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1980s
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
chaise longue, with irregularly shaped upholstered seat with adjoining triangular coffee table and metal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Star Ottoman in Fine Italian Brushed Cotton
Located in Wilton, CT
functions beautifully as a coffee table. Newly upholstered in fine Italian brushed cotton in ivory
Category

1990s North American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Cotton

Luxury "Bonnie" Contemporary Upholstered Modern Ottoman Pouf Stool, Coffee Table
Located in Coimbra, PT
addition of the optional wood tray, it becomes a small coffee table. The ironwood tray is optional and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Upholstered racetrack coffee table handcrafted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flat enough to work as coffee table. Price is for the model as shown. Item can be fabricated in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Upholstered Fur Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 16.75"h, 31"sq - Painted wood, faux fur upholstery - Condition: Excellent; newly reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Upholstered Fur Coffee Table, 1980s
Upholstered Fur Coffee Table, 1980s
H 16.75 in W 31 in D 31 in
PIPER Upholstered Low Coffee Table with Super Mirror Top by Dimoremilano
By DIMOREMILANO
Located in Milan, IT
Low table with structure in wood upholstered in Alcantara, brass detailing. Top in metal super
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modern Upholstered Ivory Leather Square Coffee Table, Tuscany
By Contempo
Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT
Modern upholstered ivory leather square coffee table. This gorgeous hand-crafted square table
Category

2010s European Modern Center Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Upholstered Round Ottoman or Coffee Table with Solid Brass Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning round ottoman or coffee table with upholstered top and solid brass base.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in Linen Dyed Indigo, France, circa 1860
Located in Madison, WI
Ottoman has been upholstered in homespun linen, half of a wagon cover, richly dyed natural indigo
Category

Antique 1860s African Napoleon III Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Reclaimed Wood

Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in Vintage Green Tent Canvas Atop Wood Base
Located in Madison, WI
Ottoman coffee table upholstered in 1960s blue tent canvas atop barn wood base Ottoman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Canvas, Reclaimed Wood

Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in Nautical Flannel Blanket on Barn Wood Base
Located in Madison, WI
Ottoman coffee table has been upholstered in soft flannel blanket of nautical design. Sits sturdily
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Reclaimed Wood

Ottoman Coffee Table Upholstered in 1960s Blue Tent Canvas Atop Barn Wood Base
Located in Madison, WI
Ottoman upholstered in 1960s tent canvas. Sits sturdily atop handcrafted, 100-year old barn wood
Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Canvas, Reclaimed Wood

Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set
By Robert Wengler
Located in Vejle, DK
with flower decorated fabric, coffee table and side table with frosted glass tops. Manufactured and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set
Wengler, a Bamboo and Wickerwork Lounge Set
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Needlepoint Ottoman Hinged Box
Located in Savannah, GA
Hinged storage box/ottoman/coffee table upholstered in black linen with a 19th century needlepoint
Category

Antique 19th Century English Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Needlepoint Ottoman Hinged Box
Needlepoint Ottoman Hinged Box
H 16 in W 29 in D 21.5 in
Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table
By Henry Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Asymmetric shaped coffee table with leather upholstered bench boarder and glass centered surface
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass, Leather, Plywood

Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table
Henry Glass Upholstered Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 62.5 in D 42 in
Coffee Table in Green Chenille and Mirror Top, 1970, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
Fine and elegant upholstered coffee table in green chenille, modern and functional design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Chic Tufted Linen Arts & Crafts Oak Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chimney, at the foot of a bed or as an upholstered coffee table / ottoman.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Daybeds

1940's Luxe Hollywood Ottoman/Pouf with Stylized Trefoil Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
welt detailed seams and firm seating . Great option as an upholstered coffee table.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs

8050 UPHOLSTERED POUF/COFFEE TABLE C1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
RECTANGULAR BASE UPHOLSTERED IN 2 PATTERNS OF WOOL AND SILK TAPESTRY WITH TRIM.
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Silk

8050 UPHOLSTERED POUF/COFFEE TABLE C1880
8050 UPHOLSTERED POUF/COFFEE TABLE C1880
H 15 in W 51.5 in D 35.5 in
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Upholstered Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the upholstered coffee table you’re looking for. Each upholstered coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage upholstered coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the upholstered coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An upholstered coffee table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made upholstered coffee table over the years, but those crafted by sicis, Henry Glass and Comfort Designs, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Upholstered Coffee Table?

An upholstered coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Upholstered Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 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, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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, 2024
    How 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Modern 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.