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Maitland Smith Tesselated Coffee Table, U.S.A, 1980's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stone coffee table with brass inlay by Maitland-Smith. Glass top has a small chip from the corner.
Category

Vintage 1980s Central American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Stone, Brass

Georgian Style Banded Coffee Table - U. K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine Georgian (Regency Era) style banded oval coffee table - made for Eaton's College Street
Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Attrb. Tesselated Coffee Table, U.S.A, 1980's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stone coffee tables with brass inlay attributed to Maitland-Smith. Glass top has a small chip from
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts oak coffee table U shaped base
By Edward Barnsley
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts oak coffee table with U shaped base. A quality
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Fratina Glass Coffee Table, Designed by M.U, Made in Italy
By M.U.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Coffee
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Eden Glass Coffee Table, Designed by M.U, Made in Italy
By M.U.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-like structure to emphasize the simple style and rigorous form. Designed by M.U Made in Italy: Made in
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Capo Horn Glass Coffee Table, Designed by M.U, Made in Italy
By M.U.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and versatile coffee table with a multipurpose, resistant top. Designed by M.U Made in Italy: Made in
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Art Deco U-Shaped Coffee Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco U-Shaped coffee table in Loupe D'Amboine Burl (Amboyna) by Jules Leleu.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Art Deco U-Shaped Coffee Table
Art Deco U-Shaped Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 38.5 in D 21 in
D.U.D Quartz Sand Coffee Table by Johan Wilén Blue Customisable
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order D.U.D quartz sand Coffee table by Johan Wilén The Swedish designer's latest creation
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...

Materials

Quartz

Organic Design coffee table, handmade in the U.K by Antique Modern Mix
Located in London, GB
A contemporary Coffee table, handmade in the U.K by us at Antique Modern Mix, this collection of
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2010s British Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Birch, Plywood

1970’s Modern Coffee Table Kroehler Rectangle Top Bentwood Curved Double U Base
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
coffee table by Kroehler comprised of a walnut toned rectangle top and bentwood curved double U-shaped
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Coffee Table by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, U.S.A, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage walnut coffee table with magazine storage designed by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco U Base Centre Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO CENTRE TABLE Presenting an exquisite French Art Deco coffee Centre table of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Amboyna

French Art Deco U Base Centre Table
French Art Deco U Base Centre Table
H 24.41 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Table, Peabody Modern Coffee Table, Oak This Peabody Modern Oak Coffee
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Arabescato marble U Line 'fUUUUsillo' accent table by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, BURGIO, Alireza Sadeh
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Clean lines, simple geometry and strong materiality are the main features of BURGIO's U line. The
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Appia Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
An intriguing interplay of geometries defines this coffee table that boasts a black rectangular
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Appia Coffee Table
Appia Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Nero Marquina marble U Line 'fUUUUsillo' accent table by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, BURGIO, Alireza Sadeh
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Clean lines, simple geometry and strong materiality are the main features of BURGIO's U line. The
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rojo Alicante marble U Line 'fUUUUsillo' accent table by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, BURGIO, Alireza Sadeh
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Clean lines, simple geometry and strong materiality are the main features of BURGIO's U line. The
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

“Silhouette" Walnut Side Table by Lane, U.S.A, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century “Silhouette" Walnut Side Table by Lane 1960s Mid-century sculptural walnut side
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
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2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
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2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Pebble Coffee Table by Nada Debs, Contemporary Marble Coffee Table
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by pebbles on the beach, this contemporary coffee table is expandable and contractible
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Live Edge Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind coffee table features a top made of live-edge guanacaste wood from a fallen tree
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Live Edge Coffee Table
Live Edge Coffee Table
H 18 in W 74 in D 28 in
Art Deco Walnut Occasional U Base Table By Hille, English, c1930
By Hille
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this good sized and very attractive U base Walnut occasional table by the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andre Arbus Coffee Table
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco coffee table by Andre Arbus, circa 1938, in sculpted mahogany with mahogany
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Andre Arbus Coffee Table
Andre Arbus Coffee Table
H 18 in W 49 in D 19.5 in
Travertine U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, Alireza Sadeh, BURGIO
Located in Kleinburg, ON
. tAAAble is a reversible coffee table carved from a single piece of marble so the veining flows seamlessly
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
Travertine U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
H 13.46 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Floor Sample La Cividina "U" Table 1106 in Aluminum with Ash Top
Located in Boston, MA
Their main distinctive feature is U-shaped support made of bent aluminum. Its soft curves inspired
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Baker Furniture, Brass Top Chinoiserie Cocktail Table, U.S., Circa 1980's
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chatham, ON
Baker Furniture - Rare vintage Chinoiserie cocktail / coffee table - exceptional quality with aged
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1930s Modernist Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Marseille, FR
Octagonal coffee table 1930 modernist dimension to take dimension height 38 cm for u tray diameter
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

1930s Modernist Octagonal Coffee Table
1930s Modernist Octagonal Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Coffee Table with Quartz Top
By Didoni
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table features a sleek yet robust U-shaped metal base and a wood-framed top boasting delicate
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Coffee Table with Quartz Top
Coffee Table with Quartz Top
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Arabescato marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, Alireza Sadeh, BURGIO
Located in Kleinburg, ON
. tAAAble is a reversible coffee table carved from a single piece of marble so the veining flows seamlessly
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arabescato marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
Arabescato marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
H 13.46 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco coffee table. Burr walnut veneered on solid mahogany with beveled edge over a U-shaped
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Coffee Table
Art Deco Burr Walnut Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century teak coffee table.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Weesp, NL
1950's Cees Braakman Mid Century Cees Teak Coffee Table. Beautiful teak coffee table with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Teak

Mid Century teak coffee table.
Mid Century teak coffee table.
H 16.15 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #5
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
Exclusively designed by Antonio Saporito and carved from luxurious marble, this elegant coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #5
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #5
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
A superb piece for a refined contemporary or minimal interior, this stunning coffee table is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #1
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
coffee table by designer Antonio Saporito will bring a touch of sophistication with its understated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #6
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #4
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting ingenious spatial effects and striking chromatic contrasts, this elegant coffee table by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #4
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #4
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Occasional table model U 601 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table model U 601 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s / 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #3
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
Entirely crafted from gorgeous black marble, this elegant coffee table by designer Antonio Saporito
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #3
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #3
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #2
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
An exclusive design by Antonio Saporito, this magnificent coffee table is entirely carved from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #2
Plus+Double Marble Coffee Table #2
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1970’s Modern Pair End Tables by Kroehler Square Tops & Bentwood Double U Bases
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
these fabulous bentwood end tables by Kroehler we have the matching coffee table listed here for sale if
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Outstanding Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Floating top walnut coffee table after designs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Solid three piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Christian Heckscher Brass Etched Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass etched coffee table by Christian Heckscher, Belgium, 1970s. This coffee table is part of a
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Late 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Christian Heckscher Brass Etched Coffee Table
Christian Heckscher Brass Etched Coffee Table
H 13.39 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Verde Alpi marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, BURGIO, Alireza Sadeh
Located in Kleinburg, ON
. tAAAble is a reversible coffee table carved from a single piece of marble so the veining flows seamlessly
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Verde Alpi marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
Verde Alpi marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
H 13.46 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Nero Marquina marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
By Isabella Burgio, BURGIO, Alireza Sadeh
Located in Kleinburg, ON
. tAAAble is a reversible coffee table carved from a single piece of marble so the veining flows seamlessly
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Nero Marquina marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
Nero Marquina marble U Line 'tAAAble' by BURGIO
H 13.46 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Large Sculptural Relief Stainless Steel Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Large sculptural stainless steel coffee table is made out of extruded boxed stainless steel
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table model Cosmos in Carrara marble with agate disks of different colors and with 8 brass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Marble, Brass

Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table model Cosmos in transparent plexiglass with agate disks of different colors and with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Brass

Plus+Doble Travertine Coffee Table by Antonio Saporito
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
, this coffee table makes for a plush addition to contemporary-style decors. Two U-shaped slabs intersect
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Cosmos Coffee Table by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
'Cosmos' coffee table in Marquinia black marble with agate disks of different colors and with brass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Agate, Marble, Brass

2 Vintage Rattan Coffee Tables-Cuboid Lounge Tables-Set Patio Deck Tables-80s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Dimensions Table U Shape: Height : 40 cm / 15.74 inches Width : 100 cm / 39.37 inches Depth : 42 cm / 16.53
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Vintage 1980s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, 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
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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Streamline Black Lacquer Chrome Coffee Table by Royalchrome
By Royal Chrome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco coffee table manufactured by Royal Chrome. The table features chromed U-shaped
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Plus+Double Coffee Table in Grigio Collemandina Marble
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Milan, IT
Carved entirely from Grigio Collemandina marble, this exclusive coffee table is defined by a
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Coffee Table Moon Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table Moon model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Low brass sculpture
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table in Onyx and Chromed Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table standing on two U-shaped legs in chromed metal on wheels. Tray in onyx mounted as a
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Coffee Table in Onyx and Chromed Metal, 1970s
Coffee Table in Onyx and Chromed Metal, 1970s
H 19.3 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Coffee Table Disallineato Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table model Disallineato in multi-color plexiglass with an overlap of misaligned rectangular
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Bold Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Bold mahogany coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. USA, circa 1950. Signed with Dunbar tag
Category

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

Coffee Table Model Mushroom by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table model Mushroom designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Low table handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass

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Coffee Table U For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table u for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every coffee table u was constructed with great care. There are 46210 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table u you’re looking for, while we also have 6760 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table u — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee table u is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table u over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Coffee Table U?

A coffee table u can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,961, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $485,750.

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 U
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.