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Kagan Style Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W50 D27 D24 D27 H15 Post Modern Biomorphic coffee table in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Table
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Serpentine

Biomorphic Coffee Table With Italian Marble Top
By Cesare Lacca
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful biomorphic coffee table with Italian white marble top and metal V shape bronze color
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Table by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed textured top
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Silas Seandel Biomorphic Coffee Tables
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare 1960's Bronze Biomorphic Coffee Tables by Silas Seandel, patinated with brushed
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boston, MA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb biomorphic coffee table. Solid walnut sculptural base showing
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Isamu Noguchi Style Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isamu Noguchi style biomorphic coffee table. Extremely rare form, utilizing a molded mica wrapped
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Large 67" Mid-Century Bruno Mathsson Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Wire Spoke Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made by Bruno Mathsson this Large 67" wide Mid-Century Scandinavian Biomorphic coffee table with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Biomorphic Coffee Table by Jacques Jarrige, 1998
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A Biomorphic coffee table by Jacques Jarrige, sculpted in MDF. A unique, strong and whimsical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MidCentury Walnut and Glass Biomorphic Coffee Table Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century walnut and glass biomorphic coffee table designed in the United States, circa
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully shaped coffee table after a design of Vladimir Kagan. Great period mid century table
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Biomorphic Coffee Table
Biomorphic Coffee Table
H 12.5 in W 64 in D 36 in
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany top Biomorphic coffee table with 3-strand rattan legs. Also commonly
Category

Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Vintage Reeded Bamboo Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible vintage biomorphic bamboo coffee table attributed to Paul Frankl. Top is ever durable
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Botanico Biomorphic Bronze Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
2 "Botanico" Biomorphic coffee tables featuring an intricately carved leaf-inspired tabletop and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table, Model 1759
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Coffee Table
H 16 in W 53.75 in D 23 in
Post Modern Biomorphic Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Parra Plaster Molded Concrete Coffee Table, 1980. Original beautiful biomorphic coffee
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete

Biomorphic Tiered Coffee Table By James-Philip Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, biomorphic, coffee table by James-Philip Co. features intersecting
Category

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

Materials

Brass

"Flora" Biomorphic Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
"Flora" Contemporary Coffee table with an Biomorphic sculptural base constructed of hand-forged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Walnut Biomorphic Coffee Table by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful sculptural vintage walnut coffee table by Kroehler features biomorphic style legs
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Ash, Walnut

Manta Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary "Manta" / Biomorphic coffee table with organic, modern design inspired by the contours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Manta Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Manta Coffee Table by Newel Modern
H 11.5 in W 43 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Biomorphic Coffee Table ca' 1950's
By John Widdicomb
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual coffee table by John Widdicomb ca' 1950's. Biomorphic design with original glass and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Cherry

"Porto" Organic Loop Design Polished Bronze and Glass Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
3 Contemporary / Modern "Porto" biomorphic coffee tables with looping abstract bases constructed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This biomorphic, Mid-Century Modern coffee table features two-tiers embellished with marbleized
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Honed Nero Marquina Marble Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beyond!!! Biomorphic shaped Nero Marquina marble professionally honed (to remove dated lacquer
Category

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Linen Wrapped Kidney Freeform Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage wrapped Linen Kidney Coffee Table in the style of Karl Springer & Maitland Smith
Category

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

Materials

Linen

Wendell Castle Large 'Sizzle' Four Pod Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
signature Modern Organic style. This coffee table is known as his Sizzle table and has a biomorphic shape
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Italian Modern Karl Springer Style Travertine Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Karl Springer Style Travertine Free Form Coffee Table. Beautifully designed Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Biomorphic Coffee Table in the Manner of Noguchi, Teak, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is an incredible, one of kind studio craft coffee table in solid teak. Featuring an organic
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

1950s Oak & Glass Kidney Biomorphic Coffee Table, Noguchi Style
By Hisamitsu Noguchi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
kidney shape coffee table in the Isamu Noguchi style. Table features a solid Cerused oakwood folding base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cloud Coffee Tables by Jacques Jarrige, 2010
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A variation of 6 biomorphic coffee tables in 3 sizes by Jacques Jarrige. White and Anis, white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cloud Coffee Tables by Jacques Jarrige, 2010
Cloud Coffee Tables by Jacques Jarrige, 2010
H 16.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Restored Rattan Living Room Table Set by Herbert & Shirley Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
company. This includes a round center table with a luminous Curly Koa wood top, a Biomorphic coffee table
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Biomorphic Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table W/ Tri Stacked Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Biomorphic coffee table with vertically stacked 3-strand rattan legs with a mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
This tassel coffee table designed by Arthur Court in the 1960's is a little bit mid century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Biomorphic Grasscloth and Carrara Marble-Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic Grasscloth and Carrara marble-top coffee table. The tables have grasscloth bases and can
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Restored Vintage Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table features
Category

Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Walnut Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sensuous sculptural cocktail table featuring a biomorphic kidney shaped glass top, as well as
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1960's Biomorphic Custom Made Cerused Oak Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 1960's custom made cerused oak coffee table made of 8 solid oak slabs shape into a
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Restored Biomorphic Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table W Cubby Storage
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic rattan coffee table with a Biomorphic shaped mahogany top and unique cubby storage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

1970s Rare Biomorphic Free Form Wood Sculptural Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, coffee table you could hope to find. This is
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Biomorphic Sculptural Charred Mango Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed mango wood coffee table made from a six inch single slab. The top floats off
Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Free Form Biomorphic Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
free form / biomorphic black tinted glass top, this coffee table is jaw droppingly gorgeous. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Coffee Table or End Tables
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post Modern Set of Organic Biomorphic Studio Craft Coffee table or end tables. Tables nest into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Maple

Biomorphic Brass Coffee Table attributed to Philip and Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Brass Clad Coffee Table, attributed to Philip and Kelvin Laverne, unsigned, American
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Biomorphic Glass Coffee Table Chrome and Brass Sculptural Legs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique irregular shape glass coffee table with chrome and brass legs. Fabulous floating effect
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A three-part biomorphic marbleized glass and walnut circular coffee table.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three-part biomorphic marbleized glass and walnut circular coffee table. Can be used as three
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Atomic Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Glass & Oak Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic biomorphic/kidney shaped coffee table attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Sculpture Coffee Table by Ray Leach, 1950s
By Ray Leach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing biomorphic sculptural coffee table buy designer Ray Leach, circa 1950. A spectacular piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table with faux eggshell lacquer mosaic pattern
By Maitland Smith, Alexander Lamont, Jean Dunand, Karl Springer
Located in London, GB
Biomorphic kidney-shaped coffee table, Mid-century style, c. 1980s Zebra/tiger faux eggshell
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Driftwood Coffee Table Original Biomorphic Glass Top
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern Driftwood Coffee Table With It's Original Biomorphic Glass Top. This Is A
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ivory Fossil Stone Sculptural Coffee Table with Biomorphic Glass Top, circa 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mercer Island, this ivory white Fossil stone coffee table adds elegance, light, air and a natural stone
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Monumental French Biomorphic Cocktail Table w/ Marble Top
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a fantastic French Modern biomorphic shaped cocktail table with a 3/4 inch thick slab of
Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic cocktail table w Interesting Anecdote of Isamu Noguchi. Cocktail
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Maple

Spectacular American Modern Biomorphic Mid Century Cocktail Table C.1950’s
Located in Bernville, PA
American Modern Biomorphic Mid Century cocktail table. Spectacular biomorphic design with a glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
characteristics. This is a very heavy/sturdy piece that can be used as a table or a bench. It’s organic
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 21 in
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 32 in D 50 in
Modern Shaped Coffee Tables by Jimeco
By Jimeco ltda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary biomorphic-style coffee/cocktail tables in three parts on castors with laminate design
Category

1990s Colombian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Modern Shaped Coffee Tables by Jimeco
Modern Shaped Coffee Tables by Jimeco
H 18.5 in W 57 in D 18 in
Butterfly Round Coffee Table by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Butterfly round coffee table by SEM Dimensions: D140x H31.2 cm Material: Glossy lacquered finish
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Petala Wood Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century Scandinavian-inspired "PETALA" coffee table constructed of solid FSC
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Petala Wood Coffee Table by Newel Modern
Petala Wood Coffee Table by Newel Modern
H 11.5 in W 50.5 in D 26 in
Masterpiece Coffee Table by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in South Charleston, WV
-away section forming a biomorphic shape. A flawless execution and entirely unique which was kept in
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

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Biomorphic Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of biomorphic coffee tables available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct biomorphic coffee tables — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 173 antique and vintage biomorphic coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Biomorphic coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern biomorphic coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Biomorphic coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much are Biomorphic Coffee Tables?

Prices for biomorphic coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, biomorphic coffee tables begin at $850 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Biomorphic Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Marble can be a good material for a coffee table. Many people find the appearance of marble to be appealing, and when properly cared for, marble tables can often stand the test of time. However, as a porous natural material, marble can become stained and suffer damage if it comes in contact with coffee, wine, lemon juice and harsh cleaning products. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of marble coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.