Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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.

Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

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.

What is a tall coffee table called?

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.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The 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.

What is the best coffee table for a sectional?

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.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

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.

Lotus Coffee Table

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Vintage Boho Lotus Coffee Table After Silas Seandel

$3,550

Vintage Boho Lotus Coffee Table After Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your living space with this Vintage Boho Lotus Coffee Table After Silas Seandel. Featuring an artistic lotus design and inspired by the iconic work of Silas Seandel, this tab...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Diamond Lotus Coffee Table, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka

$95,279 / item

Diamond Lotus Coffee Table, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka

By Grzegorz Majka

Located in Geneve, CH

The diamond lotus coffee table, 1 of 1 by Grzegorz Majka Edition 1 of 1 Dimensions: 47.24 x 47.24 x 29.53 in Materials: Smoked glass top.

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2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Three Lotus Coffee Table in White Bronze by Stephanie Odegard

$7,200

Three Lotus Coffee Table in White Bronze by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Stephanie Odegard selected the border called "Gota," which is a pre-embossed strip of metal made by a process of beating the metal sheet on a hand cut steel dye to stamp the various ...

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2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Painted Lotus Coffee Table

$8,800

Vintage Midcentury Painted Lotus Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian painted wood coffee table with lotus flowers on body. Measurements: Height: 17.25" Depth: 28" Width/Length: 50"

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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lotus Coffee Table Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan

$58,000 / item

Lotus Coffee Table Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Balance Lotus Side Table and Lotus Coffee Table

$24,800 / set

Balance Lotus Side Table and Lotus Coffee Table

By Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botan...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brutalist Bronze & Glass "Lotus" Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck

$2,500

Vintage Brutalist Bronze & Glass "Lotus" Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck

By Daniel Gluck

Located in Toluca Ter, CA

Vintage brutalist coffee or cocktail table by California sculptor and artist Daniel Gluck, made in Los Angeles c. 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Kittinger Muller Barringer Black & White Lotus Coffee Table

$3,895

Mid-Century Modern Kittinger Muller Barringer Black & White Lotus Coffee Table

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a rare find! It is an offering for the iconic Kittinger lotus table in an unusual color wave of white a black. This was designed by the award winning design firm of Theodore...

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table Mid-Century Gilt James Mont Hollywood Chinoiserie

$2,625Sale Price|25% Off

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table Mid-Century Gilt James Mont Hollywood Chinoiserie

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Hyattsville, MD

75 years of wear on this coffee table; crazing, chips, cracks, burns, and light stains to all surfaces.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze 'Lotus' Sculptural Coffee Table Base, 1970s

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze 'Lotus' Sculptural Coffee Table Base, 1970s

By Daniel Gluck Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary Daniel Gluck sculptural bronze "Lotus" coffee table base, handcrafted in California during the 1970s and representative of the artist's distinctive fusion of functio...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hiper-polished Brass Dining Table, Lotus Dining Table by Zhipeng Tan

$35,000

Hiper-polished Brass Dining Table, Lotus Dining Table by Zhipeng Tan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

His works have been recognized worldwide and acquired by the world’s best interior designers including but not limited to, Ingrao Inc., David Scott Interiors, Peter Marino Architects...

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2010s East Asian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Maggy Monsef, Lotus Collection, Coffee table, Bronze, Handcrafted, Contemporary

$65,000

Maggy Monsef, Lotus Collection, Coffee table, Bronze, Handcrafted, Contemporary

By Maggy Monsef

Located in Beirut, LB

Inspired by the quiet poetry of lotus leaves floating on still water, this sculptural coffee table transforms nature into collectible form.

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2010s Lebanese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

1960s Bartolucci Arts Lotus Sculptural Marble Etched Painted Coffee Table

$11,500

1960s Bartolucci Arts Lotus Sculptural Marble Etched Painted Coffee Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite, hand crafted, lotus shaped top marble coffee table, dating back to the 1960s.

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

Materials

Marble, Iron

Hand-Crafted Acrylic Coffee Table with Chevron Pattern & Colorful Lotus Flowers

$5,278 / item

Hand-Crafted Acrylic Coffee Table with Chevron Pattern & Colorful Lotus Flowers

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Hand Crafted Acrylic Coffee Table with Black and White Nile Pattern Inspired from Ancient Egypt, adorned with Colorful Lotus Flowers.

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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Lotus Faux Tortoisehell Top Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer for Kittinger

$11,780

Lotus Faux Tortoisehell Top Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer for Kittinger

By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Dallas, TX

Iconic Hollywood Regency "Lotus" coffee or cocktail table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabelle Barringer for Kittinger (ca. 1948, USA).

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

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Gold Leaf

LOTUS II - Sculptural coffee table in Bubinga Pomele – Unique Collector’s piece

$2,371 / item

LOTUS II - Sculptural coffee table in Bubinga Pomele – Unique Collector’s piece

Located in Kraków, Województwo małopolskie

This sculptural coffee table is a statement piece, meticulously handcrafted using rare Bubinga Pomele veneer, known for its deep, figured grain and luxurious finish. The fluid, archi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bubinga, Lacquer

Luxury Organic-Shaped Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Bronze Straw & Lotus Flowers

$7,445 / item

Luxury Organic-Shaped Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Bronze Straw & Lotus Flowers

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Luxury organic-shaped coffee table with hand-laid bronze straw adorned with hand-crafted colorful lotus flowers.

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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Straw

Lotus Flower Glass Cocktail Side End Table 3 Dimensional

$1,346 / item

Lotus Flower Glass Cocktail Side End Table 3 Dimensional

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 3-dimensional lotus flower glass top indoor outdoor cocktail coffee side end table Aluminum frame with f...

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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Copper Coffee Table

$3,900

Brutalist Copper Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Lotus brutalist coffee table made from copper. Base is incredibly lightweight.

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

Materials

Copper

Mughal Lotus Inlaid White Marble Dining Table 'Top Only' by Stephanie Odegard

$18,686 / item

Mughal Lotus Inlaid White Marble Dining Table 'Top Only' by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

This stunning dining table top exhibits one of the most striking motifs of the mughal architecture in India. The lotus motif is inlaid using mother of pearl on the whitest of the mar...

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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mughal Lotus Inlay in White Marble Dining Table 'Top Only' by Stephanie Odegard

$18,686 / item

Mughal Lotus Inlay in White Marble Dining Table 'Top Only' by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

This stunning dining table top exhibits one of the most striking motifs of the mughal architecture in India. The lotus motif is inlaid using mother of pearl on the whitest of the mar...

Category

2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Coffee Table Base, White Marble Lotus Pedestal

$6,743 / item

Coffee Table Base, White Marble Lotus Pedestal

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

Functions as a coffee table base, cocktail table base, center table base, glass-top table support, or sculptural pedestal.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Lotus Marble Table Base, Glass Top Coffee Table Base

$6,743 / item

Lotus Marble Table Base, Glass Top Coffee Table Base

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved White Marble table base with four faces each carrying a symmetrical Tibetan lotus motif in deep relief.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Carved Marble Coffee Table Base, Lotus Relief Sculpture

$6,743 / item

Carved Marble Coffee Table Base, Lotus Relief Sculpture

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

The carving remains fully visible when a glass top is placed above. Functions as a coffee table base, cocktail table base, center table base, glass-top table support, or sculptural p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Three-Tiered Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Lotus Bronze, Brass & Custom-Made Glass

$5,000 / item

Three-Tiered Coffee Table with Hand-Laid Lotus Bronze, Brass & Custom-Made Glass

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

Three-Tiered coffee table with hand-laid bronze straw, brass & custom-made glass. This timeless design unites beauty, class and pragmatism. Three tiered pedals resemble that of ...

Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

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Muller & Barringer Lotus Coffee Table for Kittinger

Unavailable

H 14.25 in Dm 47.25 in

Muller & Barringer Lotus Coffee Table for Kittinger

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Surprise, AZ

Muller & Barringer Lotus Coffee Table for Kittinger USA circa 1950s.

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lotus Coffee Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

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H 14.25 in Dm 47.5 in

Lotus Coffee Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger Furniture Company, Kittinger

Located in Vancouver, BC

Lotus coffee table by Theodore Muller and Isabelle Barringer for Kittinger Furniture.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kittinger Coffee Table by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barriger 1950s

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H 14 in Dm 47.5 in

Kittinger Coffee Table by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barriger 1950s

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger

Located in Surprise, AZ

Lotus coffee table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lotus Leaf or Minimal Modern Concrete Coffee Table

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H 14.25 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Lotus Leaf or Minimal Modern Concrete Coffee Table

By Andre Joyau

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lotus leaf coffee table is a new piece from the strata line.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Concrete

'White Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak

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H 14.97 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in

'White Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak

By EXPERIMENTAL

Located in Riga, LV

'Black Lotus' contemporary Minimalist coffee table is defined as ‘art with function’.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

'Blue Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak

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H 14.97 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in

'Blue Lotus' Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak

By EXPERIMENTAL

Located in Riga, LV

'Blue Lotus' contemporary Minimalist coffee table is defined as ‘art with function’.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Lotus, contemporary wooden coffee table created by Raoul Gilioli

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H 14.57 in Dm 59.06 in

Lotus, contemporary wooden coffee table created by Raoul Gilioli

By Raoul Gilioli

Located in Torino, IT

Lotus is a coffee table inspired by the leaves of the famous aquatic flower.

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Red Lacquer Rectangular Coffee Table with Gilt Scroll & Lotus Flower Decoration

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H 18.75 in W 60 in D 36 in

Red Lacquer Rectangular Coffee Table with Gilt Scroll & Lotus Flower Decoration

Located in New York, NY

Fine red lacquer rectangular coffee table the top having finely decorated gilt scrolls and lotus blossoms, above a recessed apron with horizontal cut-outs on square cut straight Chin...

Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

"The Black Lotus" Center Table ft. Sahara Noir Marble Base & Brass Top

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H 12.44 in W 51.18 in D 51.18 in

"The Black Lotus" Center Table ft. Sahara Noir Marble Base & Brass Top

By Grzegorz Majka

Located in London, GB

“The Black Lotus” Center Coffee Table This work refers to the symbolic meaning of the lotus flower.

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Luxury Gold Plated Bamboo Glass Coffee Table, Lotus

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H 22.45 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Luxury Gold Plated Bamboo Glass Coffee Table, Lotus

By Contempo

Located in Santa Cruz do Bispo, PT

The Luxury gold plated bamboo glass coffee table offers unmistakable handcrafted style and glamour. Ultimately modern, this gorgeous design has it all. Providing a striking focus, a ...

Category

2010s European Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table

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H 14 in Dm 48 in

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Signed Kittinger lotus coffee table. Some wear to finish.

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lotus Coffee Table by Kittinger, Muller & Barrington

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H 14.25 in Dm 47.5 in

Lotus Coffee Table by Kittinger, Muller & Barrington

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage mid-century modern Lotus Coffee Table. Faux tortoisehell with gold leaf bad on the side.

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

On Hold-Silas Seandel Lotus Coffee Table

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H 16 in Dm 40 in

On Hold-Silas Seandel Lotus Coffee Table

By Silas Seandel

Located in Redding, CT

Silas Seandel lotus coffee table. Handcrafted by the artist. Decorative Asian feel to this floral sculptural base.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Muller & Barringer For Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table

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H 15 in Dm 48 in

Muller & Barringer For Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table

By Kittinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Theodore Muller & Isabel Barringer for Kittinger Lotus coffee table. First issued in 1940, an iconic Kittinger coffee table with open cylinder black lacquered wood base and gilt. bla...

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lotus Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

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H 16 in W 48 in D 22 in

Lotus Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in NYC, NY

A classic Lotus Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb Company.

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s Lotus Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

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H 16 in W 48 in D 22 in

1940s Lotus Coffee Table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s lotus coffee table by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.

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

Brutalist Lotus Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

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H 16 in W 60 in L 16 in

Brutalist Lotus Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in Redding, CT

Brutalist Lotus coffee table by Manhattan Torch Artist Silas Seandel.

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger 'Lotus' Coffee Table

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H 14.5 in Dm 48 in L 14.5 in

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger 'Lotus' Coffee Table

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger

Located in Redding, CT

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger 'Lotus' coffee table. This iconic mandarin style table will be the focal point of any Hollywood Regency style decor.

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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass Lotus Coffee Table

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H 16.15 in W 41.74 in D 41.74 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass Lotus Coffee Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Mid-Century Modern stylish Lotus coffee table in fantastic condition. A truly rare and stylish piece made entirely of brass with a glass top which will give any living room that extr...

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

Materials

Brass

Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table, 1950s

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H 14 in W 48 in D 48 in

Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table, 1950s

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Absolutely stunning lotus coffee table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lotus Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 60 in D 30 in

Lotus Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gold gilded sculptural coffee table base with lotus flower and thick oval glass top.

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Lotus Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Lotus Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid Century iron coffee table with lotus flower and gold leaf finish.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Italian Brass "Lotus" Coffee Table

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H 21.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Italian Brass "Lotus" Coffee Table

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant vintage brass coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful table features a solid brass base with a lotus flower in the center, supporting the original glass t...

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

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Lotus Asian Style Regency Coffee Table

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H 14.25 in Dm 47.5 in

Kittinger Lotus Asian Style Regency Coffee Table

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well designed Lotus coffee table with gold leaf design and edge, ebony toned wood construction in a Asian Regency style.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

'Lotus' Gold leaf Muller & Barring Coffee Table for Kittinger USA, 1950s

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H 14.57 in Dm 47.45 in

'Lotus' Gold leaf Muller & Barring Coffee Table for Kittinger USA, 1950s

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger 'Lotus' coffee table with original protective glass top.

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brass Lotus Coffee Table Attr. Willy Daro, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in

Brass Lotus Coffee Table Attr. Willy Daro, 1970s

By Willy Daro

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Brass coffee table with charming sculptued Lotus flower and leafs .

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table With Glass Top

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H 15.75 in Dm 28 in

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table With Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderfully preserved petite coffee table, featuring heavy iron base supports and original glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table with Glass Top

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H 15.75 in Dm 28 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table With Glass Top

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H 16 in W 59.5 in D 29.75 in

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table With Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderfully preserved coffee table, with heavy iron base supports and original 3/4" glass top with corners cut at forty-five degrees.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Lotus Coffee Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

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H 14.18 in Dm 48.04 in

Vintage Lotus Coffee Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful modern Asian inspired coffee table, designed by Herman Muller and Isabel Barringer, for Kittinger.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Silver and Gold Leaf Lotus Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer

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H 14 in Dm 48 in

Silver and Gold Leaf Lotus Coffee Table by Muller & Barringer

By Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Custom silver and gold leaf coffee table by award winning designers Muller & Barringer for Kittinger.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Modern Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Black & Green Round Lotus Coffee Table

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H 14 in W 47.5 in D 47.5 in

Modern Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Black & Green Round Lotus Coffee Table

By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely round black and emerald green coffee table designed by Muller and Barringer as a part of Kittinger's "Lotus" line.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Muller and Barringer for Kittenger Leather Wrapped Lotus Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in

Vintage Muller and Barringer for Kittenger Leather Wrapped Lotus Coffee Table

By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The famous “Lotus” table updated by the Huniford Design Group.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table in the Manner of Silas Seandel

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H 16 in Dm 36 in

Brutalist Gilt Iron Lotus Coffee Table in the Manner of Silas Seandel

Located in Chicago, IL

Versatile petite coffee table, featuring heavy gilt iron base with center and original glass top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Silas Seandel Bronze and Glass Lotus Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 60 in D 28.25 in

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Silas Seandel Bronze and Glass Lotus Coffee Table

By Silas Seandel

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1970s large glass and gilt bronze coffee table designed by Silas Seandel. Asian-influenced with lotus blossom - classic Hollywood Regency style with honest wear and patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Curtis Jere Lotus Blossom Coffee Table

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H 15 in W 55 in D 27 in

Curtis Jere Lotus Blossom Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lotus blossom coffee table with oval glass top

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970's Sculptural Lotus Blossom Coffee Table Base

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H 15.75 in W 48.25 in D 24.25 in

1970's Sculptural Lotus Blossom Coffee Table Base

Located in Alhambra, CA

Stunning coffee table base depicting a lotus blossom with sculptural elements, finished in gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Silas Seandel Gilt Metal Lotus Glas Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 60 in D 30 in

Silas Seandel Gilt Metal Lotus Glas Coffee Table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A Gold Painted Silas Seandel Style artistic Lotus glass coffee table from the 1950's. Gilded metal base and glass top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Brass Lotus Flower and Glass Top Coffee Table

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H 22 in W 48 in D 48 in

Midcentury Brass Lotus Flower and Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Muller and Barringer Lotus Round Cocktail Coffee Table

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H 14 in Dm 48 in

Kittinger Muller and Barringer Lotus Round Cocktail Coffee Table

By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted 1950s Hollywood Regency Classic, the Kittinger lotus table. We are selling it without the custom piece of glass on top.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Brutalist Midcentury Lotus Flower Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

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H 16 in W 68 in D 30 in

Brutalist Midcentury Lotus Flower Coffee Table by Silas Seandel

By Silas Seandel

Located in Redding, CT

Brutalist midcentury Lotus Flower table by Silas Seandel. Amazing torch cut piece of sculpture to look at, as it functions as a table. The focal centerpiece is a Lotus shaped Water L...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Lotus Table

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H 15.75 in W 54 in D 27 in

Brutalist Lotus Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sculptural brass coffee table with beautiful patina has incredible detailing and asymetrical lotus flower.

Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Folding Traveling Lotus Table

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H 13 in W 28 in D 13.5 in

Folding Traveling Lotus Table

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Tibetan folding Lama's table with wonderfully painted lotus blossoms and scrolling vines.

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Brutalist Silas Seandel attr gilt metal lotus flower coffee table

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H 15.75 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in

Sculptural Brutalist Silas Seandel attr gilt metal lotus flower coffee table

By Silas Seandel

Located in Hastings, GB

Sculptural Brutalist Silas Seandel attributed gilt metal lotus flower coffee table, USA 1970s. Iron, with brass/copper flower.

Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Gold Cast Aluminum Lotus Lily Pedestal Round Coffee Table

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H 16.5 in Dm 38 in

Hollywood Regency Gold Cast Aluminum Lotus Lily Pedestal Round Coffee Table

By Arthur Court

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare vintage Hollywood Regency gold gilt metal lotus or lily round coffee table attributed to Arthur Court.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Kittinger Lotus Table

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H 14.5 in Dm 47 in

Vintage Kittinger Lotus Table

By Kittinger

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Kittinger coffee table by Herman Muller and Isabel Barringer. The Mid-Century inspired design featuring a round top with faux tortoise shell gold leaf motif. Condition: Craquelure ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Giltwood and Lacquer Lotus Style Coffee Table by Muller and Berringer

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H 16 in W 41 in D 31 in

Rare Giltwood and Lacquer Lotus Style Coffee Table by Muller and Berringer

By Kittinger, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Giltwood and Lacquer Lotus Style Coffee Table by Muller and Berringer.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Lotus Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

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H 14.25 in Dm 47.5 in

Lotus Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger

By Kittinger Furniture Company, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic Hollywood Regency "Lotus" coffee or cocktail table designed by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger (ca. 1948, USA).

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kittinger Lotus Cocktail Table by Muller and Barrringer

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H 14.5 in Dm 42 in

Kittinger Lotus Cocktail Table by Muller and Barrringer

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Kittinger Lotus cocktail table by Muller and Barringer with glass top.

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Lotus Blossom Cocktail Table By Curtis Jere

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H 16 in Dm 42 in

Sculptural Lotus Blossom Cocktail Table By Curtis Jere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round glass and welded metal cocktail table with dramatic giant lotus blossom in the center. Designed by Curtis Jere

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Breathtaking Mid-Century Modern Gilt Brutalist Lotus Cocktail Table

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H 16.75 in W 66 in D 43.75 in

Breathtaking Mid-Century Modern Gilt Brutalist Lotus Cocktail Table

By Paul Evans, Curtis Jeré

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible coffee table constructed of gilt welded steel depicting a lotus blossom.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Gold, Steel

Rare Gabriella Crespi "Lotus Leaves" 1975 Tiered Accent Table in Ivory Lacquer

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H 18 in W 27 in D 30 in

Rare Gabriella Crespi "Lotus Leaves" 1975 Tiered Accent Table in Ivory Lacquer

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Stamford, CT

Gabriella Crespi, an Italian designer born in 1922, left an indelible mark on the world of design with her incredible creations that seamlessly blended innovation and elegance. Her i...

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

Materials

Brass

Asian Style Black Lacquer and Lotus Blossom Trunk / Table Att. Maitland-Smith

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H 16 in W 16 in D 28 in

Asian Style Black Lacquer and Lotus Blossom Trunk / Table Att. Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an Asian Style black lacquer trunk with lotus blossoms and leaves throughout the body. It is unmarked but attributed to Maitland-Smith. It dates to the later part of the 20th...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bronze Lilly Pad Tables Signed by Paula Swinnen with Brown Patina Top and Lotus

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H 21 in Dm 24 in

Bronze Lilly Pad Tables Signed by Paula Swinnen with Brown Patina Top and Lotus

Located in Round Top, TX

Newly made original bronze lilly pad tables by Paula Swinnen. Beautiful functional art comes complete with two movable lotus flowers and snail.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table

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H 14.5 in Dm 47.75 in

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger coffee table. Classic Lotus table by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Superb Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table

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H 14 in Dm 47.5 in

Superb Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer, Kittinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Superb Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table Classic Lotus Table by Theodore Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Oval Marble Coffee Table Base + Glass Top, Stephanie Odegard

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H 18.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

Hand-Carved Oval Marble Coffee Table Base + Glass Top, Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in Tulsa, OK

Lotus Hand-Carved Oval marble coffee table + glass top By Stephanie Odegard This coffee table has an oval glass top and hand-carved marble base and is made in India.

Category

Early 2000s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table with Marble Top

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H 15 in Dm 42 in

Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table with Marble Top

By Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Muller and Barringer for Kittinger Lotus coffee table with marble top.

Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lacquered Wood and Marble Top Lotus Coffee Table

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H 18 in Dm 38 in

Lacquered Wood and Marble Top Lotus Coffee Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Lacquered wood and marble top "Lotus" coffee table.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Kittinger "Lotus" Coffee Table

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H 14 in Dm 48 in

Kittinger "Lotus" Coffee Table

By Kittinger

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful example of a Mid-Century Modern "Lotus" coffee table designed by Herman Muller and Isabel Barringer for Kittinger.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage coco chanel style side table Hans Kögl, 1960s

$973

H 20.48 in Dm 21.66 in

Vintage coco chanel style side table Hans Kögl, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming metal flower coffee table or side table with a clear glass top. Made in Italy, attributed to Hans Kögl. Beautiful elegant look which brings a touch of nature inside your h...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Lacquer Coffee Table

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 65 in D 49 in

Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Asian inspired coffee table in faux marble lacquer with inset leather top.

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

French Modern Coffee Table by Carole Gratale in Bronze and Limestone

$8,750

H 18 in W 42 in D 30 in

French Modern Coffee Table by Carole Gratale in Bronze and Limestone

By Carole Gratale

Located in Queens, NY

French Modern Grecian-style textured dark patinated bronze coffee table with double stretcher sides and a limestone top. (manner of ALBERTO GIACOMETTI)

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Marble Coffee Table

$1,795

H 19.25 in W 36 in D 19 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Marble Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Italian mid-century marble top coffee table. Vintage Italian moderne table with carved inset grey green and white marble top. Italy, circa 1940s. Dimensions: 36" W x 19" D x 19.25" H.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Carved wooden plant stand or coffee table

$267Sale Price|19% Off

H 18.51 in W 27.56 in D 15.36 in

Carved wooden plant stand or coffee table

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this carved wooden plant stand, in the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, crafted in the 1940s-50s. Its solid pine top, with scalloped edges and hand-carved details, r...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Brass and Ceramic, 1968

$2,749

H 17.72 in W 48.04 in D 25.79 in

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Brass and Ceramic, 1968

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Brass and Ceramic, 1968

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s French Designer Coffee Table with Tiled Signed Top

$401

H 16.54 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in

1970s French Designer Coffee Table with Tiled Signed Top

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

1970s French Designer Coffee Table with Tiled Signed Top This classically designed coffee table features hand drawn oak leaves and acorns decorated in gloss finish over individuall...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Beech, Teak

Unusual Tile Coffee Table by Bramin Mobler Denmark

$2,400

H 19.5 in W 57.5 in D 25.5 in

Unusual Tile Coffee Table by Bramin Mobler Denmark

By Bramin Mobler

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual tile top coffee table by Bramin Mobler, Denmark, dated 1970.

Category

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

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century

$3,293

H 21.07 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century

By Robert Goossens

Located in Tilburg, NL

Coco Chanel 'Sheaf of Wheat' Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top Mid Century This is a beautiful and very distinct Coco Chanel sheaf of wheat style coffee or side table with a glass...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Gold Leaves Coffee Table 1950’s

$2,862

H 25.2 in Dm 27.56 in

Italian Gold Leaves Coffee Table 1950’s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Hastings, GB

Glorious 1950’s Italian coffee or centre table, profuse with gilt leaves and branches, the original metal tag of Italian authenticity is still present. One small leaf has been lost, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Style Gold Vintage Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table France 1970s

$5,041

H 18.31 in Dm 21.66 in

Hollywood Regency Style Gold Vintage Coco Chanel Style Coffee Table France 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Hollywood regency Style gold vintage coffee table or side table designed and executed France 1970s. Inspired by nature the designer of the small, amazing, gilded coffee table created...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, France 1950s

$4,812

H 17.72 in Dm 27.56 in

Hollywood Regency Foliage Coffee Table in Gilt Iron, France 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Coffee table / Low Table / Side Table with Foliage design, wrought iron, gold leaf, France, 1950s. One of a kind Hollywood Regency coffee table or side table with naturalistic desig...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Vintage Coffee Table with Inlaid Top, 1960s

$2,010

H 14.97 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in

Vintage Coffee Table with Inlaid Top, 1960s

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A unique coffee table featuring a brass frame and an exceptionally inlaid tabletop composed of hand-painted tiles. The tiles depict a biblical scene of Adam and Eve and are signed, a...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Coffee Table with Enamel Top

$8,900

H 16.75 in W 54.25 in D 21.25 in

Italian Coffee Table with Enamel Top

By Paolo De Poli

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An outstanding Italian coffee table with enamel top, attributed to Paolo De Poli. Vibrant colors, unusual walnut and brass sculptural base-this piece is one of a kind and creates a s...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Midcentury Wrought Iron Leaves & Flowers Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

$2,692

H 20.5 in Dm 35.5 in

Rare Midcentury Wrought Iron Leaves & Flowers Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts style table. This artistic and highly decorative wrought iron table with its smoked glass table top is another one of our recent great ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exquisite Hand-Painted Coffee Table by Alessandro for Baker, circa 1985

$9,950

H 18 in W 41 in D 41 in

Exquisite Hand-Painted Coffee Table by Alessandro for Baker, circa 1985

By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro Gambrielli

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional hand-painted lacquer coffee table by the Italian designer Alessandro Gambrielli Gambalogna for Baker Furniture, circa 1985. Fabulous design, craftsmanship and quality....

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

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$4,360Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in North York, ON

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1980s Extra-Large Granite Coffee Table with Pedestal Base

$2,250

H 12 in W 50.625 in D 30.825 in

1980s Extra-Large Granite Coffee Table with Pedestal Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental coffee table produced in the Netherlands during the 1980s demonstrates the period's embrace of raw, elemental materials. The design relies on pure geometric forms: a thick...

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Granite

pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso

$1,489 / set

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in taranto, IT

pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Lotus Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lotus coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each lotus coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. If you’re shopping for a lotus coffee table, we have 60 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a lotus coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A lotus coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Kittinger, Theodore Muller and Isabelle Barringer and HOLLY HUNT each produced at least one beautiful lotus coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lotus Coffee Table?

A lotus coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Lotus Coffee Table

Can a coffee table be too low?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Who invented the coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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What size should a coffee table be?
1 Answer
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.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
Why is it called a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
1 Answer
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.

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What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Is there a difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Coffee table" and "cocktail table" are used interchangeably; cocktail table is the more traditional term, often applied to lower, more formal designs.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tall coffee table called?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The 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.
What is the best coffee table for a sectional?
1 Answer
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.
What is the average height of a coffee table?
1 Answer
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.

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