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Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany coffee table, the shaped rectangular top having molded edge raised on a pedestal
Category

Early 19th Century British Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Coffee Table
Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20 in W 51.5 in D 37.5 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1920s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Beech

Antique Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Venetian Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Venetian grotto coffee table with onyx top.
Category

19th Century Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Onyx

Antique Venetian Coffee Table
Venetian Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table with brass endings, professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1910s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Antique English Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century coffee table is simple yet beautiful! This piece was orginial used as a butcher's
Category

1850s Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Coffee Table
Antique English Coffee Table
H 20 in W 51 in D 24 in
Tibetan Monastary Door Coffee Table
Located in Venice, CA
Antique Tibetan monastery door coffee table with glass top. The Tibetan door is an early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Maple, Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese lacquer coffee table.
Category

1920s Japanese Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
H 12.75 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese hardwood coffee table.
Category

19th Century Coffee Table Antique

Antique Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet in original vintage condition, wears slight scratches on the top.
Category

1910s Czech Vienna Secession Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Thonet Coffee Table
Thonet Coffee Table
H 29.53 in Dm 19.3 in
Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sunburst cherrywood coffee table. Located in NY.
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Cherry

Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
H 24.02 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This coffee table made in Belgium 1890 has a lot of patina on the wood, attesting to its long
Category

1890s Belgian Rustic Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
H 19.69 in W 58.27 in D 26.78 in
Secession Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Category

1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Beech

Secession Thonet Coffee Table
Secession Thonet Coffee Table
H 31.11 in Dm 23.23 in
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted patinated elm coffee table. Made in China circa early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Elm

Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
H 11.75 in W 32.75 in D 34.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany coffee table, the rectangular well figured top having moulded freeze raised up on platform
Category

19th Century British Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 54 in D 42.5 in
Coffee Table, Teak Wood
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Large coffee table in teak wood with nice old patina Southeast Asia, Thailand.
Category

Late 19th Century Thai Coffee Table Antique

Coffee Table, Teak Wood
Coffee Table, Teak Wood
H 12.6 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
American Vintage Cypress Wood Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American cypress wood coffee table from the early to mid-20th century. This vintage cypress
Category

Early 20th Century American Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Cypress

Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Chinese Zitan wood coffee table.
Category

Early 1900s Asian Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Zitan

Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table
Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 20 in
Ornate Italian Carved Marble Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Italian carved marble coffee table 1920s Stunning vintage Italian marble-top coffee table with
Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Round Oak Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco round oak coffee table A stylish piece from the 1920s A superb oak coffee table with
Category

Early 19th Century Art Deco Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rustic red pine coffee table, circa 1910. With a rectangular top, two hand dove tailed frieze
Category

1920s Unknown Rustic Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Pine

Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
Rustic Red Pine Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 71.5 in D 37 in
Painted Venetian Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian painted wood coffee table. Measurements: Height: 17.75" Width: 35
Category

1920s Italian Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Painted Venetian Coffee Table
Painted Venetian Coffee Table
H 2 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Late Victorian Coffe Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
An legant late Victorian coffee table. It will lift up any lining room with period furniture.
Category

1880s Austrian Late Victorian Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Late Victorian Coffe Table
Late Victorian Coffe Table
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Antique Iron Garden Gate Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish antique iron gate coffee table with a 3/8" thick flush-mounted tempered glass top
Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Garden Gate Coffee Table
Antique Iron Garden Gate Coffee Table
H 18.38 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique Coffee Table, Low Table, Japanese Antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique coffee table. The material is solid teak wood. It has a simple design and
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

English Coffee Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1107 - Elegant antique English coffee table with lyre legs and little wheels. Useful everywhere
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

English Coffee Table
English Coffee Table
H 22.84 in W 19.1 in D 36.23 in
Round Coffee Table by Thonet
By Thonet, August Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Round coffee table by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Bentwood

Round Coffee Table by Thonet
Round Coffee Table by Thonet
H 29.93 in Dm 33.47 in
Beautiful European Tree Root Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European wooden tree root coffee table. This natural wood coffee table has been fashioned with
Category

19th Century European Rustic Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut coffee table the circular well figured top raised up on four carved cabriole legs
Category

Early 20th Century British Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table
Walnut Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
1920s Italian Painted Coffee Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Hand painted wood Italian coffee table with glass top.
Category

1920s Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

1920s Italian Painted Coffee Table
1920s Italian Painted Coffee Table
H 19.5 in W 32.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Indian Iron Window Grate Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique 19th Century Indian wood and distressed metal window grate made into a coffee table
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Metal

English Coffee Table, 1900s
Located in Foggia, FG
English Coffee Table 1900s Gift Christmas Idea Original, Chic and Glamour Measures Cm
Category

Early 1900s Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Bentwood

English Coffee Table, 1900s
English Coffee Table, 1900s
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Wood and Iron Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Grill from Oak Park Club, made into coffee table with newer base.
Category

1920s American Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Iron

Wood and Iron Coffee Table
Wood and Iron Coffee Table
H 20 in W 70 in D 38.7 in
William IV Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5400 Simple and elegant William IV mahogany coffee table, having figured mahogany top with
Category

Early 19th Century Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Coffee Table
William IV Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20.079 in W 46.063 in D 42.913 in
Antique French Oak Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
Good dark oak French coffee table with deep useful drawer and attractive supports.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Coffee Table
Antique French Oak Coffee Table
H 21 in W 40 in D 27 in
Pair Regency Coffee Tables Walnut Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Matching Pair of Walnut Coffee Tables in the Regency manner Circa 1920 These Coffee Tables Stand
Category

1920s Regency Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Round Marble Top Coffee Table with Carved Marble Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage circular marble coffee table with carved base. Marble table, coffee table, drinks table.
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Marble

Antique Coffee Table, FR-0165
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Coffee Table Item #: FR-0165 Dimensions: 59.25"L x 31.75"W X 19.25"H
Category

19th Century Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Coffee Table, FR-0165
Antique Coffee Table, FR-0165
H 19.25 in W 31.75 in D 59.25 in
Early 20th Century Tibetan Monastary Door Coffee Table
Located in Venice, CA
Antique Tibetan monastery door coffee table with glass top. The Tibetan door is an early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Maple, Reclaimed Wood

French Fruitwood Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty French oval fruitwood coffee table. Lovely colour. 1880. Dimensions 51.5 inches (131 cms
Category

19th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

French Fruitwood Coffee Table
French Fruitwood Coffee Table
H 21 in W 51.5 in D 33.5 in
Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
French primitive oak low table / coffee table. 1890. Reference: 8032 Dimensions 60.5 inches (154
Category

19th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Primitive Oak Coffee Table
H 18 in W 60.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Faux Crocodile Coffee Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual Industrial faux croc and tin coffee table.
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Antique

Mid-Century Faux Crocodile Coffee Table
Mid-Century Faux Crocodile Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 60.5 in D 30.25 in
Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Vietnamese coffee table 1900 square shape. Dimension 34 cm high for 106 cm by 106 cm. Additional
Category

19th Century Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
H 13.39 in W 41.74 in D 41.74 in
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table with square top. The table has a natural age
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Elm

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
H 20.87 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in
Late Empire Style Coffee Table
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Late Empire style coffee table made in the late 1700s early 1800s. The lines of this furniture
Category

Late 18th Century European Empire Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Late Empire Style Coffee Table
Late Empire Style Coffee Table
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 18.71 in
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Nouveau coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of usage. Columns with brass
Category

1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
Located in Seaford, GB
A highly decorative Lacquer Coffee table, the glass comes out to clean. No missing pieces and its
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Other

Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 30.32 in
Little Italian ROLO Famous Coffee Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique inlaid coffee table: the top of elegance; famous, named from Rolo, a little
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Antique painted French coffee table with D ended top. Old worn paint. 1890. Dimensions 49
Category

19th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Pine

French Painted Coffee Table
French Painted Coffee Table
H 20 in W 49 in D 36 in
Neoclassic French Marquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French walnut marquetry coffee table with beveled brass edges. Measurements
Category

Early 20th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Directoire Style Fruit Wood Coffee Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Directoire style fruit wood coffee table, 19th century. With an overhanging 3 board top, 3
Category

19th Century European Directoire Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual large English coffee table with an art room painted top. 1920. Reference: 7720
Category

Early 20th Century English Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Pine

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Unusual Large Coffee Table
H 22 in W 48 in D 48 in
18th century oak coffee table
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century oak coffee table A coffee table made of oak top with straight legs united with
Category

18th Century European Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

18th century oak coffee table
18th century oak coffee table
H 20.48 in W 64.97 in D 24.81 in
Walnut Coffee Table by Gillow and Co
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut aesthetic coffee table by Gillow and Co, the oval top with crossbanded edge raised up on
Category

Mid-19th Century British Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Coffee Table by Gillow and Co
Walnut Coffee Table by Gillow and Co
H 20.5 in W 51 in D 42 in
Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and tile coffee table from Spain circa 1920. Some wear on metal and tile is consistent with
Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Iron

Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
Spanish Tile & Iron Coffee Table
H 14.25 in W 32 in D 19.25 in
19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic wooden bench or coffee table.
Category

19th Century Belgian Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Wood

19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 55 in D 17.25 in
Jugendstil coffee table with hammered decor
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table with brass edging with hammered decor. Professionally stained and
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Brass

French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice French primitive oak low table / coffee table with a thick scrubbed top. 1890. Reference
Category

19th Century French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Oak

French Primitive Coffee Table
French Primitive Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 25 in
19th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century French coffee table. The walnut wood gives it a nice warm tone
Category

1850s French Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Coffee Table
19th Century French Coffee Table
H 21 in W 54 in D 27 in
Walnut inlaid coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut inlaid coffee table, the inlaid top with floral swag and string inlay. All raised on square
Category

Early 20th Century British Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Walnut inlaid coffee table
Walnut inlaid coffee table
H 19 in W 55.5 in D 31.5 in
Wood and glass coffee table, circa 1960
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wood and glass coffee table, circa 1960
Category

1690s Italian Modern Coffee Table Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wood and glass coffee table, circa 1960
Wood and glass coffee table, circa 1960
H 23.63 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
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Coffee Table Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coffee table antique available at 1stDibs. Each coffee table antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee table antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A coffee table antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table antique over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Thonet and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Coffee Table Antique?

Prices for a coffee table antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,733.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Table Antique
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 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 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
    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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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, 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.