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Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Waterfall Coffee Table, Walnut
This Walnut Waterfall Coffee Table is made in
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern waterfall coffee table is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Rare Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Karl Springer Natural Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Table, 1980s. Original in great condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Chrome/Polished Steel Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Sleek Chrome Polished Steel Waterfall Coffee Table with fluid curves and inset metal grid top
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Asian Rosewood Waterfall Coffee Table with Removable Tray and Pierced Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Asian rosewood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with removable tray and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 17 in W 44 in D 25.5 in
1980 Chrome Finished Waterfall Coffee Table Style After Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Chrome Finished Waterfall Coffee Table Style After Karl Springer.
One of a kind coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Chinese Vintage Wooden Waterfall Coffee Table with Distressed Patina and Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage wooden waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century, with scrolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 59 in D 22.25 in
Wonderful Pace Mid Century Modern Smoke Glass Nickel Waterfall Coffee Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pace Style Mid Century Modern Smoke Glass & Polished Nickel Waterfall Coffee Table In
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Waterfall Coffee Table with Pullout Ottomans
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom waterfall coffee table with pullout ottomans. Featuring smoked mirror inserts with silver
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Burmese Negora Lacquer Japanese Inspired Design Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese red lacquered waterfall coffee table from the Mid-20th century with Negora
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Large 42 x 30 Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table. Item featured is great to
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Coastal Grasscloth and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Vintage Coastal Grasscloth and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table, a
Category
Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Seagrass, Lucite, Wood
Waterfall Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is in stock and ready to ship.
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Elmwood Waterfall Coffee Table with Carved Apron & Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our vintage elmwood waterfall coffee table from the mid 20th century features a beautifully carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Pecan Waterfall Coffee table
By Martin Goebel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Created from a single plank of American pecan, the asymmetrical concept cantilevers from left to right in a Nakashima style
58.5”L x 36-40”W x 16T
Category
2010s Anglo-Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Waterfall Lucite Coffee Table
14 h x 37.75 x 21.5
Classic Lines
Preowned Original vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Hollywood Regency Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
showcases a gently curved waterfall silhouette wrapped in a radiant light Martini finish.
Delicate inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Coffee and Co...
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Waterfall Coffee Table in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
would make an excellent coffee table or large side table. Very solidly made with some excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Waterfall Table in White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Large Waterfall Coffee Table
This Coffee Table is a Large Waterfall Table
This Modern Waterfall
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid century Postmodern glass waterfall coffee table
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern coffee table with a waterfall top which rests on a curved C form support. Glass is very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Vintage Snake Print Leather Waterfall Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to: Karl Springer
Vintage Snake Print Leather Wrapped Waterfall Accent Table
Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful rich brown pretzel rattan in a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Hollywood Regency Waterfall Coffee Table - Dark Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
showcases a gently curved waterfall silhouette wrapped in a radiant dark mink finish.
Delicate inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Coffee and Co...
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern Scandinavian Teak Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tiered teak waterfall table. Featuring soft, turned corner joints, unique notched edges, and an expansive
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Waterfall Black Epoxy Resin Coffee Table & Walnut Wood Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Black Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Blue Waterfall Epoxy Resin Coffee Table With Ancient Walnut Wood
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Coffee Table – a true sample of
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
-craftsmanship go into each piece, creating each and every beautiful table, no one is exactly alike.
-if out of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Waterfall Coffee Table - Dark Wood Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Epoxy Coffee Table
Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut, Resin
John Widdicomb Style Vintage Coffee Table Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous vintage statement piece! High impact waterfall design. A midcentury modern gem!
38” x 38
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Sleek Karl Springer Style Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Waterfall coffee table with a faux marble finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Benches
Materials
Marble
Jean-Michel Frank Style Goatskin Parchment Waterfall Coffee Table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful coffee table made of wood covered in goatskin parchment, with brass studs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Waterfall Coffee Table White Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Waterfall Coffee Table Blue Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Waterfall Coffee Table Yellow Colour by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Even a coffee table can become a piece of art if it can stand regardless of the typological
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee Table by Brueton, 1970
By Brueton
Located in Chicago, IL
Stainless Steel and Glass Waterfall Coffee/cocktail Table by Brueton, 1970. Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth
By Karl Springer
Located in Staten Island, NY
Peach waterfall cascade coffee table with black plinth custom made in 1980s
Couple brown paint
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth
Karl Springer Classic Waterfall Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Iconic petit coffee table with waterfall design in lacquered goatskin by Karl Springer, American
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Iconic Charles Hollis Jones Chrome and Lucite Waterfall Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary in every way. This iconic piece from his waterfall collection, a Charles Hollis Jones
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Black Walnut Wood Slab Waterfall Coffee Table by Creation Therrien
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
Category
2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Live Edge Walnut Coffee Table "Goethe Coffee Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
Two sister slabs of figured walnut create an asymmetrical waterfall coffee table with an organic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Steel
Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Coffee Table in Lucite, Glass & Polished Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek coffee table executed in Lucite, polished nickel and a thick glass with a beveled edge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage lucite waterfall coffee table with a laminate top, circa 1970-80's.
Chic little table with
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Vintage Mid century modern solid mahogany Two-tiered waterfall coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in solid ribbon mahogany the top and sides are made from the same slabs.
Table features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Mahogany
H 17.75 in W 52.5 in D 22.5 in
Lucite "Waterfall" Coffee Table with Bullnose Edges by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Epoxy And Wood Modern Epoxy Resin Coffee Table - Resin Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
stunning waterfall effect.
This coffee table can be made in any size, colour as you wish. It's made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Wood
H 16 in W 35 in D 35 in
Lucite and Stainless Steel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Green Bubble Glass Waterfall Coffee Table attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy 1970s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare Coffee or Sofa Waterfall Table that was
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 17.33 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in
Lucite and Brass Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful waterfall coffee table designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones model CHJ-494
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Waterfall Grasscloth Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning vintage waterfall coffee table showcases a sleek, curved silhouette wrapped in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Crackled Brown Faux Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the mid 20th century, with brown faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak coffee table
Located in Plymouth, GB
Oak waney edge / live edge waterfall coffee table.
The oak is cut in two places at 45 degree angles
Category
2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee & Console Table by Leon Rosen for Pace, Set of 2
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Waterfall Coffee Table and Sofa/Console Table by Leon Rosen for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 56.5 in D 17.5 in
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Exotic Wood Live-Edge Waterfall Coffee Table from Costantini, Carlo 'in Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Carlo Table is a waterfall style live edge table fashioned out of naturally finished solid
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 27 in D 54 in
Late Qing Dynasty Low Kang Waterfall Table with Drawers and Brass Plates
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty antique low Kang waterfall coffee table from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lucite & Polished Nickel Coffee Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning 1970's Waterfall Coffee Table in Lucite, Glass & Polished Nickel by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Lucite Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles Hollis Jones, Waterfall Collection
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are also designed by Charles Hollis Jones which he used on the waterfall coffee table that was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Pair of Brass & Lucite "Double Waterfall" Lounge Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, love, as well as the softness that is represented in the rest of Charles’ work. The waterfall coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 25.25 in D 37 in
Pair of Lucite and Brass "Sling" Lounge Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The waterfall coffee table which is stainless steel with Lucite edges, draws its form from the way
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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Waterfall Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the waterfall coffee table you’re looking for. Each waterfall coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 172 options for an antique or vintage waterfall coffee table now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a waterfall coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A waterfall coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Charles Hollis Jones each produced at least one beautiful waterfall coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Waterfall Coffee Table?
Prices for a waterfall coffee table start at $480 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
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 Waterfall Coffee Table
- What is a waterfall table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a coffee table makes a small living room look smaller or larger depends on the design. Tables with glass or open, airy designs can create the illusion of a larger space. Round and oval tables can also increase the feeling of openness in a room. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of coffee tables.
- What are waterfall tables?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Waterfall tables are pieces of furniture crafted using pieces of the same large piece of wood, artfully connected to look like one continuous piece. The grain of the wood aligns seamlessly from one side to the tabletop and through to the other side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
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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.