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Heavy North African Coffee Table with Inset Iron Grill
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy North African coffee table with inset iron grill
This is an unusual Piece made from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Black Lacquered African Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beyond its visual appeal, this coffee table serves as a centerpiece, inviting shared moments and
Category
Early 20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
African Mid-Century Colonial Coffee Table with Inlaid Wood , circa 1960
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty african coffee table composed of an inlaid top and 4 compass feet.
There is on the top a
Category
Vintage 1960s Malagasy Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.48 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Tray Coffee Table or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
African coffee table or side table hand carved from one piece of wood from Cameroon, featuring a
Category
2010s Cameroonian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa
By Slate Craft Ltd.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning slate tile pedestal coffee table by Slate Craft made in South Africa features brutalist
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Circular African Table
Located in New York, NY
Circular table, carved from solid ironwood.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood, native to
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Palladian 90cm/35.4" Round Coffee Table in African River Bed Granite
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique African Senufo Coffee Table
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique coffee table hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood
Category
2010s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Senufo Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique coffee table or bench hand carved by the Senufo tribes from a single block of Iroko wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Low Coffee Table with Red African Ivory Granite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the elegance of vintage design with our low coffee table, a unique piece that
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite, Wrought Iron, Iron
African Bamileke Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
diameter and unique design can be used as a coffee table or side table.
Hand-carved from one continuous
Category
Vintage 1960s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table - FLUTE TABLE - BLACK/WHITE
Located in New York, NY
African craft. Founded by designer, Thabisa Mjo, the studio brings together technology and traditional
Category
2010s South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
Coffee Table - FLUTE TABLE - WHITE/GREY
Located in New York, NY
African craft. Founded by designer, Thabisa Mjo, the studio brings together technology and traditional
Category
2010s South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Terrazzo
Circa Coffee Table in Walnut
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Through the introduction of the Circa coffee table, esteemed collaborator Yaniv Chen demonstrates a
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Palladian 130cm/51.2" Round Table in African River Bed Granite
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
OKHA, "Tectra", Coffee Table
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Composed of three “Tectonic” plates that interlock and merge as one organic form. The three elements can be separated and float apart as they would in nature, the design captures and...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
Lyra Coffee Table in Verde Guatemala
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The Lyra coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
19th C. Senufo Bed Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
. Originally used as a bed that can also be used as a bench or a coffee table.
Height to top of bed 24".
Category
Antique 19th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Fluted Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluted coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 140 L X 70 D X 32 H cm
Materials: African Mahogany
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
African Onyx Coffee or Side Table in the Louis XVI Style, France circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century onyx coffee table, made in France with african onyx (Madagascar) and wood
Made circa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
Sherpa Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sherpa coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 160 L X 75 D X 43 H cm
Materials: Shou Sugi Ban
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Palladian 240cm/94.4" Oval Dining Table in African River Bed Granite
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Jive Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jive coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 122 L X 85 D X 49 H cm
Materials: Handmade Ceramic
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Primal Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 180 L X 80 D X 40 H cm
Materials: shou sugi ban
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jewel Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jewel coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 170 L X 110D X 37 H cm
Materials: Solid Blackened
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oromo Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 125 L X 120 D X 49 H cm
Materials: walnut timber
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ostrich Foot Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich Foot coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 120 L X 86 D X 43 H cm
Materials: Sand Cast
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
OKHA, "Tectra 2", Coffee Table
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Marble, steel
Variations
Metal: Patinatedblue black mild steel, powerdercoated mild steel, black high gloss, black ferrograin, saddle wood ferrograin, light grey high ...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel
Sculptural organic modern low coffee table
By Oliver Whyte
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
a composite material.
The first iteration of the Stone Collection has a side table, low coffee
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Boogie Nights Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Boogie Nights coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 185 L X 106 D X 35 H cm
Materials: Antique
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
So Disco Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 107. 7L x 107. 9D x 39 H cm
Materials: Smokey
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lorsky Coffee Table
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Milan, IT
The eclectic design of this exquisite coffee table is an homage to the 1930s sculptor Boris Lovet
Category
2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Dimensions: W 41.8 x D87.4 x H 34.6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Limestone Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Dimensions: W 87.4 x D 41.8 x H 34.6 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone
Hardwood Camel Cart Turned Into Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful hardwood strapped with decorative iron
Formerly a camel cart - legs have been made from the original wheels
Waxed and retains a beautiful patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Marble Patch Round Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Patch round coffee table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 80 L X 81 D X 40 H cm
Materials: White
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Bamileke Wood Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho coffee table. The African Bamileke table in a chic matte white finish
Category
Late 20th Century South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Dimensions: W 41.8 x D87.4 x H 34.6 cm
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Palladian 90cm/35.4" Round Coffee Table in Red Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Palladian 90cm/35.4" Round Coffee Table in Natural Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia Emperador Neave Coffee Table by Nish Studio
Dimensions: W 87.4 x D 41.8 x H 34.6 cm
Category
2010s South African Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Palladian 90cm/35.4" Round Coffee Table in Bianco Carrara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
KGBL Keenan Coffee Table
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Keenan Coffee Table features African Ebony that's paired with a bronze interlayer and black
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ash Wood Coffee Table with Arabesque-Inspired Legs & Stenciled Mandala Motif
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Ash Wood Coffee Table with Arabesque-Inspired Legs & Stenciled Mandala Motif.
A classic table with
Category
2010s African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash
African Senufo Bed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Senufo tribal bed from the ivory coast of Africa, made of African hardwood, also a great coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Boogie Nights Handmade Ceramic, Bronze Steel & Verdigris Copper Coffee Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This coffee table is part of the Boogie Nights collection which
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Steel
H 13.78 in W 38.98 in D 72.84 in
Chelmsford Coffee Table in High Gloss Lacquer and Oxidised Brass
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chelmsford table stands as a testament to Lemon's unwavering commitment to honouring the past. This exquisite
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Blessing Hand Chiseled Ebonized & Shou Sugi Ban Hardwood Coffee Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern hand carved & Shou Sugi Ban black Blessing side table is part of the Blessing collection
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 42.33 in
Black Marble, Ebonized Oak & Brass Jewel Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern jewel coffee table is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chelmsford Oxidised Solid Brass and Glass Coffee Table in Uniform Green
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by 1960s Italian design, the Chelmsford table marries steel and glass, a combination
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Chelmsford Oxidised solid brass and Glass Coffee Table in Cider Orange
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by 1960’s Italian design, the Chelmsford table marries steel and glass, a combination
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Atelier Linné, Ecu Coffee Table
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
The ECU coffee table, created in 2023 by Atelier Linné, is made from an African wood called Limba
Category
2010s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
African Zebra Drum Table with Three Zebra Legs from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coffee table -
The piece has three zebra legs; it is said that the fourth leg is inside the table for
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
Coffee Table by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee table Milan Collection by Arno Declercq
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 160 x W 80 cm x
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
John Dickinson Prototype African Table from the Firehouse, San Francisco
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson Prototype African table from the Firehouse,
SanFrancisco; Painted wood.
This unique
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Cast Brass, Etched Brass and Burnished Steel Ostrich Coffee Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary and bespoke coffee table is evidence of Egg's unique
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 33.86 in
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Africa Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Africa coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, reclaimed wood and metal, every Africa coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 89 options for an antique or vintage Africa coffee table now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Africa coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Africa coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Jesse Ede and Egg Designs each produced at least one beautiful Africa coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Africa Coffee Table?
Prices for a Africa coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $59,670, while the average can fetch as much as $2,119.
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 Africa Coffee Table
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
- 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, 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling 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.
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