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Pair of Custom Paint Decorated Trunks by Graham Carr
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and British House and Garden. Suitable as paired coffee tables. Each in tan with overall diamond
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1970s Postwar Design Console Table
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
the artist have been sold at auction, including 'A Pair: Coffee tables' sold at Wright 'Design ' in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Bower Coffee Table Pair
Located in London, GB
This contemporary coffee table pair celebrates elevated simplicity. The tables are designed to
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Walnut, Wood

Bower Coffee Table Pair
Bower Coffee Table Pair
H 13 in Dm 34.45 in
Pair of Italian Coffee Tables
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian coffee tables, engraved cooper tray.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Pair of Italian Coffee Tables
Pair of Italian Coffee Tables
H 19.69 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Pair Regency Coffee Tables Walnut Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Matching Pair of Walnut Coffee Tables in the Regency manner Circa 1920 These Coffee Tables Stand
Category

Vintage 1920s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Oriental Teak Low Tables, Coffee Tables This is a very attractive pair, the tables
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Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of French Coffee Tables, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of pine coffee tables from the furniture of the Foncillon swimming pool, Royan, France, 1950
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of French Coffee Tables, 1950
Pair of French Coffee Tables, 1950
H 14.97 in W 31.7 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Brutalist Coffee Tables, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Spectacular coffee tables with a cast aluminum base and a smoked glass top. Beautiful statement
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Elm Burl Coffee Table Side Table, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Post-Modern elm burned and ebonized wood coffee tables or side tables, mounted on casters
Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of brown lacquer coffee tables, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Seventies brown lacquer coffee or side tables. These where purchased together with a willy rizzo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of brown lacquer coffee tables, 1970s
Pair of brown lacquer coffee tables, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Coffee Table, Outdoor Wood Coffee Table, Coffee Table, Suelo This Suelo Outdoor Wood Coffee
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Sapele Wood

Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of wooden coffee tables with sliding table top and internal storage space. The rectangular
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
Pair of coffee tables, mid-20th century
H 15.75 in W 34.06 in D 31.7 in
Pair of Giovanni Offredi Round Coffee Tables
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti round coffee tables. Made in Italy, circa 1970
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Pair of Coffee Tables Bamboo, Italy, 1980s
By Smania
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of coffee tables; bamboo structure, wooden tops covered with intertwined bamboo sections.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Coffee Tables Bamboo, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Coffee Tables Bamboo, Italy, 1980s
H 15.95 in W 24.61 in D 24.61 in
Oriental 19th Century Pair Of Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Late 19th Century Pair Of Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Having Inset Marble To
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1970s Spanish bamboo coffee tables.
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
H 11.82 in W 46.86 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Coffee Tables "Gigogne" circa 1970
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of coffee tables "Gigogne" circa 1970 trois tables par pièce verre et laiton table 1
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Coffee Tables "Gigogne" circa 1970
Pair of Coffee Tables "Gigogne" circa 1970
H 18.9 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Willy Rizzo Style Coffee Tables
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Miami, FL
A superb pair of coffee tables in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chrome and Glass Coffee Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chrome and glass coffee tables with tubular chrome structures and glass slabs in great
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome and Glass Coffee Tables
Pair of Chrome and Glass Coffee Tables
H 14.25 in W 31.25 in D 34 in
Signed Jean Charles, Pair of Coffee Tables
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Jean Charles pair of two-tier French coffee table. Measurement: 3.3/4 from the floor to the
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of "Brutalist" Coffee Tables, France, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee or end tables made of solid steel, cut and stretched, patinated in bronze color
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of "Brutalist" Coffee Tables, France, 1970
Pair of "Brutalist" Coffee Tables, France, 1970
H 15.75 in W 33.08 in D 32.88 in
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
H 15.75 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab 2007 Dimensions: W 70 x D 55 x H 74 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Pair of Semi Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of similar Chinese end tables with black lacquered panel tops (19th Century) having figural
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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Midnight Blue Lacquered Coffee Tables
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
The lacquered tables having a rectangular "C" form, from the "H" collection by Holly Hunt. Having
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Coffee Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in gilded wrought iron with a rectangular glass slab top on a corner base with tapered
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 44.49 in
Pair of Ward Bennett I-Beam Coffee Tables
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of matching Ward Bennett I-beam coffee tables with marble tops.
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of brass and glass coffee tables 1970
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of brass and glass coffee tables 1970 Product details Dimensions of the single coffee table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass and glass coffee tables 1970
Pair of brass and glass coffee tables 1970
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair Chippendale Coffee Tables Mahogany Ball and Claw
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Nice Quality Pair of Matching Chippendale Style Mahogany Coffee Tables. Circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century  Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables Having Marble Inset To
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Charles and Ray Eames Pair of Coffee Tables
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Charles (1907-1978) and Ray Eames (1912-1988). Pair of coffee tables with rosewood top and
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables
Pair of Mid Century square Pine Coffee Tables
H 15.56 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Pair of Marble Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage pair of coffee table marble is an original design item realized by Italian manufacturer in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage 1980s modular rattan coffee tables/side tables -a pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage rattan side or end tables or small coffee table with glass tops. A smaller version of
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Pair of Bronze Sculpture Cherub Coffee Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of sculptural table bases. Intended to have a glass top to slides under the heads and arms
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Coffee Tables Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of coffee tables Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm. Located in NY
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20th Century Scandinavian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of "the Captain’s Table" Coffee Table, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of hand-sculpted "The Captain’s Table' coffee tables - Nicholas Hamilton Holmes Dimensions
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1950-1970 Pair of Coffee Tables Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table with shelf in glass, top in glass, amounts ended with acorns and barrels with
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1950-1970 Pair of Coffee Tables Maison Jansen
1950-1970 Pair of Coffee Tables Maison Jansen
H 19.3 in W 21.26 in D 40.56 in
1950-1970' Pair of Coffee Table Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of coffee table bronze and brass, amounts patina rifle barrel, characteristic of this brand
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1950-1970' Pair of Coffee Table  Maison Jansen
1950-1970' Pair of Coffee Table  Maison Jansen
H 19.3 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of coffee tables designed by Pecival Lafer, circa 1960. Manufactured in Brazil. Jacaranda
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Giulio Lazzotti Megeia coffee table pair Italy 1979
By Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of coffee tables by Gulio Lazzotti and manufactured by Megeia, italy 1979. The base
Category

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Copper Coffee Tables, France, circa 1970s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun pair of round coffee tables with a drop center. The tops are covered in sheet copper with a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rare Danish Teak Skinny Accent / Coffee Table with Pair Nesting Tables
Located in Kensington, MD
Rare Danish Teak Skinny Accent / Coffee Table with Pair Nesting Tables Additional information
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Travertine and Cantilevered Glass Coffee Tables
By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A gorgeous pair of travertine and glass coffee tables. A highly versatile duo which can be arranged
Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Ice Block Glass & Black Iron Occasional Tables, Coffee Tables
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of square Black Angle Iron and Inset Glass Brick Coffee Tables, C. 1980. Display Tables. Plant
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Coffee Tables attr. to Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Coffee Table is an original design furniture item attributed to Gio Ponti, and realized in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Coffee Tables attr. to Gio Ponti, 1950s
Pair of Coffee Tables attr. to Gio Ponti, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Pair of T18 Coffee Tables by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Ardooie, BE
Pierre Chapo is a legendary designer of wooden furniture. His legacy still lives today as these pieces are still higly desirable and stylish!
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Bruno Rey for Dietiker Pair of Round Coffee Tables
By Bruno Rey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Rey for Dietiker, pair of coffee tables, plywood, Switzerland, 1970s These coffee tables
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Coffee Tables or Side Tables
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Berlin, BE
Glamorous pair of Hollywood Regency coffee tables. Tables are made of massive Lucite and they can
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Brass & Mahogany Campaign Style Coffee Tables or End Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of brass & mahogany Campaign style coffee tables or end tables. Unmarked, Attributed to the
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20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1980s small modular rattan coffee tables/side tables -a pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage rattan side or end tables or small coffee table with glass tops. Made in America in the
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Dose Coffee Table
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the base. Suitable as a coffee or side table on its own, or pair them up to fill a larger space
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Granite, Marble

Dose Coffee Table
Dose Coffee Table
H 16 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of French Midcentury 1970s Plastic/Glass Coffee Tables/Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
Angular cube shaped tables, work equally aswell as coffee tables or bedside tables. Produced in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pierre Gautier Delaye, Pair of Coffee Tables, France, 1950
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pierre Gautier Delaye (1923-2006), rare pair of solid beech coffee tables, France, 1955. The
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Roma Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
room, this table can be paired with the Roma Short Coffee Table.
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roma Coffee Table
Roma Coffee Table
H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of Lucite Coffee Cocktail Tables, Brass Glass, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of square hollywood regency cocktail or coffee tables made of Lucite, brass and glass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Veined Marble Indoor/Outdoor Coffee Tables
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalist veined marble indoor/outdoor coffee tables. Can also be used as low end tables
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Steel

Stripes Coffee Table
By Giulia Ligresti
Located in Milan, IT
individually to add an artful appeal to a living room or home office. Best paired with other coffee tables from
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Stripes Coffee Table
Stripes Coffee Table
H 19.1 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Petrified Wood Top Modern Style Coffee Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style custom petrified wood top coffee tables. This pair of coffee tables each
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Intreccio Coffee Table
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
The Intreccio Coffee Table makes a refined addition to any outdoor area, especially when paired
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Intreccio Coffee Table
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
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Pair Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pair coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every pair coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 1039 variations of the antique or vintage pair coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 57 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pair coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made pair coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Knoll and Florence Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pair Coffee Table?

Prices for a pair coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $65,274, while the average can fetch as much as $3,969.

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 Pair Coffee Table
  • 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 ExpertApril 12, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    The 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, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.