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Square Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretchers and horse hoof legs. This late Qing Dynasty period coffee table, dating from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback stretchers and horse hoof
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Whitewashed Coffee Table with Carved Spandrels and Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage whitewashed coffee table from the mid 20th century, with carved spandrels and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 84.5 in D 33.5 in
Midcentury French Iron Twig Coffee Table Base with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French iron twig coffee table base from the mid-20th century is a remarkable fusion of natural
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
table stands on two carved scrolled legs joined together with a forged iron stretcher; the top is built
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Handsome Theodore Alexander Castle Bromwich Coffee Table with Iron Stretchers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An antiqued rustic wood cocktail table having moulded sides and corners above splayed lyre end
Category
Vintage 1980s American Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 20 in W 58 in D 38 in
Chrome Brass Glass Two-Tier Coffee Table with X-Stretchers
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice size rectangular Mid-Century Modern chrome and brass coffee table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Vintage Burmese Rattan Coffee Table with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese rattan coffee table from the mid-20th century, with X-form cross stretcher. Born
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Bullock Cart Rustic Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Stretchers, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretchers, turned baluster legs and nicely weathered patina. This antique Indian coffee table, with its
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16.5 in W 40 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Bullock Cart Rustic Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table with trapezoidal top, protruding front, twisted iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 39.5 in D 27.25 in
20th Spanish Round Coffee Table with Four Carved Legs and Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
20th round coffee table with carved legs & wood stretcher.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Antique Elmwood Coffee Table with Scrolling Feet and Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
humpback stretcher. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elmwood coffee table
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 13 in W 47 in D 29 in
Low Square Coffee Table with Brown Lacquer, Horse Hoof Legs, Humpback Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
legs and humpback stretchers. This vintage Chinese low square coffee table, originating from the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.25 in W 34 in D 34 in
Late Qing Dynasty Square Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
brown finish, horse hoof legs and humpback stretchers. This Chinese coffee table from the late Qing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Red and Green Coffee Table with Trapezoidal Top and Iron Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic green and red painted coffee table crafted from a repurposed bullock cart from
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 40.25 in D 27 in
19th Century Low Kang Coffee Table with Humpback Stretcher and Horsehoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century with humpback stretcher
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Low Kang Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the early 20th century with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 49.5 in D 14 in
Italian Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage brass coffee table from the mid-20th century, with glass top and faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 35.75 in
Rustic Coffee Table Made of 19th Century Indian Bullock Cart with Iron Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indian handmade coffee table from the 19th century with trapezoidal top
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 31 in D 22 in
Italian Midcentury Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top and X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage brass coffee table from the mid-20th century, with glass top. Created in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Colonial Ornate Coffee Table with Carved Lion Paw Legs and Cross Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Dutch Colonial coffee table with carved lion paw legs. This long Dutch Colonial coffee table
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.5 in W 57.5 in D 25.25 in
Stunning Flamed Hardwood Coffee or Cocktail Table Fret Work Carved Stretchers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Flamed Mahogany coffee table with gallery rail and fret work
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 19.69 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Inset Travertine Marble-Top and Brass Stretcher
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern coffee table with inset travertine marble top, giltwood and brass X form
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Table with Cross Stretchers, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and certain woods, often oak, is evident in this coffee table’s sinuous circular top and solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass With Glass Square Cocktail Table with X Stretcher
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant square brass cocktail table by Harvey Probber. X stretcher giving an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cocktail Table with Brass Stretcher, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany frame and a walnut top, a shelf underneath the top and a brass stretcher that surrounds the table.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Circular Solid Wood Table with Cross Stretchers, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This circular table embodies the essence of European mid-century design with its distinct features
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish Antique Wooden Coffee Table w/ Carved Lyre-Legs and Nice Iron Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish wooden coffee table, with lyre legs and iron stretcher, from the turn of the 19th and
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 19.25 in W 42 in D 16.25 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Side Table with Double Stretchers 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Side table No. 3335 in walnut with double stretcher design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Distressed Side Table with Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed low table from the 19th century with humpback stretchers
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 12.25 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
Custom Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Library Table with Brass Stretcher
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A mahogany library table with brass stretcher bar designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in W 48 in D 28 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Drinks Tables with Open Stretcher and Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretchers between the legs add both stability and an interesting visual element, subtly enhancing the tables
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Midcentury French Iron Twig Drinks Table Bases with Cross Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French iron twig drinks table bases from the mid-20th century exemplifies a whimsical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 22.5 in W 25 in D 14.75 in
Spanish Two-Tier Walnut Console Side Table with Carved Legs and Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning walnut side or coffee table, circa 1920s. Perfect for the Country style enthusiast or
Category
Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
H 23.43 in W 23.82 in D 17.33 in
Spanish Baroque Side Table with Wood Stretcher and Carved Top in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish Baroque ebonized side table with wood stretcher and top in walnut.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.11 in W 34.25 in D 21.25 in
Brass Cocktail Table Smoked-Glass Top on Stretchers Base
Located in New York, NY
Brass cocktail table with smoked-glass top on stretchers base.
Category
20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Coffee Table With Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron low table or coffee table with scrolled stretcher-joined legs and a glass top.
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Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Leather Top & Stretchers Cocktail Table Henredon Heritage
By Henredon
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple elegant leather top table with leather stretchers. Wood is walnut with beautifully sculpted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Bronze Coffee Table with Glass or Stone Top
By André Arbus
Located in Ballard, CA
The handcrafted bronze Domani coffee table has tapered bronze legs held by a hand-sculpted bronze
Category
2010s American Beaux Arts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Walnut Coffee Table with Later Top
Located in High Point, NC
This is a lovely coffee table. The base is period Louis XV which dates from around 1750-1770, and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Modern Coffee Table with Expanding Slide Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury American coffee table features an expandable sliding top, unique curved wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Modernist Coffee Table with Twisted Iron Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional French Modernist coffee table from the 1940s, masterfully crafted in wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chippendale Style Butler’s Tray Coffee Table with Scalloped Gallery
By Councill
Located in Louisville, KY
Butler’s Tray Coffee Table has a beautiful scalloped gallery with butler tray handle openings in dark
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt Metal Coffee Table With Marble Top, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s French coffee table featuring a cream painted metal base with four curved legs and scroll
Category
Vintage 1970s French Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period square top coffee table from the early 20th century with pierced
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Iron Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite coffee table was made in 20th-century France.The elaborate detailing of the wrought
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Lucite legs with beveled edges and cross stretcher with beveled glass top. This lucite is
Category
20th Century North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Lucite
Maison Jansen Coffee Table with Green Marble Top, 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Maison Jansen coffee table with green marble top
This stylish French coffee table of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Spanish Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Grey Glass Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking 1950s Spanish wrought iron coffee table with smoked grey glass exudes timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Coffee Table with Italian Marble Specimen Top
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style coffee table with Italian marble specimen top
French, 20th century
Dimensions
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite coffee table, featuring heavy iron base supports and original glass top. Has a total of six
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
1970s French Vintage Rattan Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in High Point, NC
A coffee table produced in France, circa 1970. A square glass top rests on a low rattan base with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Brushed Stainless Oval Coffee Table With Brass Gazelle Heads
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco revival oval form coffee table constructed of brushed stainless oval stretcher and canted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Live Edge Walnut Slab Coffee Table with Butterflies
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a coffee table I made from a 1.5" thick slab of black walnut, with some beautiful figure in
Category
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Silvered Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic neoclassical style round coffee table. The thick clear glass top is supported by four C-form
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut Coffee Table with Stone Insert by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular coffee or center table by Harvey Probber for Harvey Probber, Inc. circa 1958. The walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Expanding coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stretchers. Coffee table has original hardware and shows well with no major wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Silvered-Bronze Coffee Table and Two Nesting Side Tables with Églomisé Tops
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pembroke, MA
A set of three silvered-bronze tables comprising a coffee table and two matching side tables that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 19.5 in W 35.63 in D 18 in
Large Contemporary Bronze Coffee Table Base with Hoof Feet with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large contemporary bronze coffee table base with hoofed feet. Created with the traditional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Coffee Table Base with Large Hoof Feet with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary bronze coffee table base with hoofed feet. Created with the traditional technique of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Coffee Table With Stretcher For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table with stretcher for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every coffee table with stretcher was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table with stretcher — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A coffee table with stretcher, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Baroque or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coffee table with stretcher over the years, but those crafted by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson and Pace Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Coffee Table With Stretcher?
The average selling price for a coffee table with stretcher at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
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 Coffee Table With Stretcher
- What is a stretcher on a table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A stretcher is an essential part of a table. This support element is usually made from exposed wood and ties together vertical elements in a way that makes it sturdy enough for use as needed or desired. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tables.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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.
- 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 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.
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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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