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Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish
By Knud Michel
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish Rare handmade coffee table by Knud Michel
Category

1960s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

70s Teak Coffee Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark Mid Century
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak coffee table coffee table Danish Design Denmark Mid Century Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table Henning Kjaernulf Design 70s Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Coffee Table Coffee Table Glass Top Metal Teak 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Coffee table coffee table glass top metal teak 60s 70s. Object: coffee table
Category

1970s European Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Coffee Table Coffee Table Teak Danish Design Denmark 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Coffee table coffee table teak Danish Design Denmark 60s 70s. Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - coffee table, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: Rosewood
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Used Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
H 20.08 in W 61.82 in D 24.02 in
French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Coffee Table, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful French marquetry and gilt bronze table that can be used as a coffee table, coffee table
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

70s Teak Table Side Table Coffee Table Toften Denmark Design
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak table side table coffee table coffee table Toften Denmark design Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Side Table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak table coffee table coffee table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table John Boné Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, John Boone
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table John Boné Mikael Laursen 60s Object: coffee table
Category

1970s Danish Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Rectangular Glass and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century rectangular glass and brass coffee table Coffee table measures: 50 wide x 25 deep x
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table. Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Block Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century walnut and stainless steel block coffee table Coffee table measures: 36 wide x 24 deep
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace mid century brass and glass pedestal base coffee table Coffee table measures: 18 wide x 15
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Coffee table measures: 56 wide x
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones mid century brass and lucite octagonal coffee table. Coffee table measures
Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Formica and Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood Formica and glass coffee table Coffee table measures: 28
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Formica, Glass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Cane and Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century cane and chrome glass top coffee table Coffee table measures: 34
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
side tables and long coffee table. Coffee table: 48w, 20d, 14.75h Side tables: 26w, 26d, 19h Please
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
H 14.75 in W 48 in D 20 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, Brutalist furniture, such as this brilliant oak coffee table, stand as a testament to
Category

1960s European Brutalist Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs and Table, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
boucle color. About the coffee table: Coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic French 1960s modernist coffee table with a long slab of raw travertine latticed by four sleek
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
H 11.5 in W 53 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table
Located in London, England
French coffee table with gold verre eglomise style glass top with later black finish. Circa 1930.
Category

1930s French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Cream painted coffee table on cabriole legs with original mirror glass top. France Circa 1930 H
Category

1930s Louis Philippe Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Clear blue glass coffee table, metal bracket, X shaped base.
Category

1960s Italian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Glass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian coffee table, seamlessly combines antique charm with modern utility. The richly
Category

Early 1900s Belgian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 52.5 in D 32.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Mahogany coffee table on splay legs and brass casters. Circa 1830 ( Diminished height ) H 43cm x W
Category

1830s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 16.93 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Coffee Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present coffee table from 1960. The coffee table was produced in the Czech Republic
Category

1950s Czech International Style Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Square coffee table composed entirely of filled travertine, Featuring a “slash” opening in its
Category

1980s Italian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rattan coffee table with circular built in magazine shelf. Italy, 1960s
Category

1950s Italian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 41 in D 22.25 in
Coffee Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, FR
Waxed mahogany coffee table with base connected by a spacer.
Category

1940s European Art Deco Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian mid-century coffee table merges function with the art of design, featuring a sleek
Category

1970s Belgian Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 13.5 in W 47.5 in D 31.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in London, Park Royal
Coffee table in the style of Maison Jansen, glass top with veneered mahogany. Bronze rim and
Category

Early 2000s British Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Stylish glass top, brass and white metal table designed by Tommaso Barbi, Original, clean, ready to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Merrow&associates Coffee Table/Richard Young Coffee Table
By Richard Young
Located in London, Lambeth
base and glass top superb rectangle coffee Table, circa 1970s.
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual coffee table is all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
Coffee Table 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Great vintage Coffee Table 1960s Solid wood and firm. Beautiful shape in built.
Category

1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Coffee Table 1960s
Coffee Table 1960s
H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Circular Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Circular coffee table / side table with black painted legs and parquet oak top. France Circa 1930
Category

1930s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

Circular Coffee Table
Circular Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Red Lion, PA
Glam mirrored coffee cocktail table with silver finish This stylish coffee table is a wonderful
Category

Early 2000s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Mirror

Mirrored Coffee Table
Mirrored Coffee Table
H 18 in W 42 in D 23 in
Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in London, England
French coffee table in chestnut (reduced height). Circa 1870. H 51cm x W 134cm x D 79cm
Category

Late 19th Century Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Chestnut Coffee Table
Chestnut Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 52.76 in D 31.11 in
Petala Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful wood grain on the iconic Petalas coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Petala Coffee Table
Petala Coffee Table
H 10.24 in Dm 51.19 in
LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's silver plated and polychromed LaVerne coffee table. Measurements: Length: 48" Width
Category

1970s American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
Brutalist Coffe Table
Located in Branford, CT
Brutalist coffee table. Iron and steel base and round glass top. circa 1970. D 36 in. H 17 in
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

Brutalist Coffe Table
Brutalist Coffe Table
H 17 in Dm 36 in
travertine coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee and Cocktail Tables in travertine from 70S
Category

20th Century Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

travertine coffee Table
travertine coffee Table
H 12.21 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Rustic Coffee Table
Located in London, England
Rustic four legged coffee table. Circa 1930 H 50cm x W 50cm x D 90cm
Category

1930s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Coffee Table
Rustic Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 35.44 in
travertine Coffe Tables
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee and Cocktail Tables from 70S in travertine H28cm-H22cm 60x60
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

travertine Coffe Tables
travertine Coffe Tables
H 11.03 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in Paris, FR
Brutalist tripod coffee table in solid teak wood Organic free form. Varnish revealing the natural
Category

Early 2000s French Brutalist Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 14.18 in W 46.07 in D 21.66 in
Coffee Table 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Coffee table 1980s Table with plexi top, stainless steel up frame and wood down frame.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Coffee Table 1980s
Coffee Table 1980s
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany coffee table, the square moulded and banded top over two pairs of oak-lined frieze drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century British Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany coffee table
Mahogany coffee table
H 18.5 in W 38 in D 38 in
Moroccan Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Moroccan Round Coffee Table that blends artisanal craftsmanship with bold geometric
Category

20th Century Moroccan Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Coffee Table
Moroccan Coffee Table
H 17 in Dm 28 in
LaVerne Coffee Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
A round circa 1960s LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes in a silver and gilt finish. Partial
Category

1960s American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Bronze

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 48 in
Pine Coffee Table
Located in Studio City, CA
Pine coffee table with X-base, perfect for storage baskets. Measures 39.75"W x 45"D x 17"H
Category

1940s French Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Coffee Table
Pine Coffee Table
H 17 in W 45 in D 39.75 in
Mahogany coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany coffee table having a raised pierced border, to the large rectangular mahogany top is
Category

Early 20th Century British Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany coffee table
Mahogany coffee table
H 20 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large unusual coffee table in natural rattan. Typical of the seventies, its design is very unique
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
Teak Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This sleek and refined mid-century modern teak coffee table is a timeless example of Scandinavian
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Coffee Table
Teak Coffee Table
H 18.51 in W 52.37 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary American coffee table. Custom made with steel and brass details and a circular glass
Category

1970s American Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Coffee Table
Contemporary Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 46 in
Tiered Coffee Table
Located in London, England
French double tiered coffee table on brass supports. France, Circa 1950 H 46.5cm x W 104cm x D
Category

1950s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Tiered Coffee Table
Tiered Coffee Table
H 18.31 in W 40.95 in D 17.52 in
Baroque Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This solid oak table is a wonderful piece, crafted in the Baroque style the table features
Category

18th Century Danish Baroque Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

Baroque Coffee Table
Baroque Coffee Table
H 61 in W 134 in D 54 in
Postmodern Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Sourced in France, this unique coffee table features a striking angular design with clean
Category

1980s Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Coffee Table
Postmodern Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 37.8 in D 30.91 in
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Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used coffee table coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used coffee table coffee tables available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of used coffee table coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used coffee table coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used coffee table coffee tables over the years, but those made by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Maison Jansen and Roger Capron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables?

Used coffee table coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,702, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $346,850.

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 Used Coffee Table Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass 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.

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.