Narrow Coffee Tables
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Steel
2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fruitwood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Burl
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
2010s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete, Cement, Composition, Limestone
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
2010s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Concrete, Cement, Limestone, Composition
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
20th Century French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Oak
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
2010s Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cement, Composition, Limestone, Concrete
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Ceramic, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Gilt Metal
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak
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Finding the Right Coffee and 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.
- What is a narrow table called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A narrow table is called a console table. They are designed to fit a narrow hallway and placed against walls. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of narrow tables of your choice, shape, and color.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A long narrow table is called a console table or hall table. It is a taller, narrow piece of furniture placed against a wall preferred for small rooms or hallways. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique or vintage console table of your choosing from different periods and in varying materials.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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 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. - 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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