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.

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Shogi Board, Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique, Japanese Chess

$1,000

Shogi Board, Low Table, Coffee table, Japanese Antique, Japanese Chess

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A shogi board made of cherry wood, possessing a dignified presence while exuding a gentle elegance. The fine, gentle grain of the wood spreads across the surface, and even with year...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Chess Coffee Table in Matched Wood Veneer Rosewood Top

$10,854 / item

Chess Coffee Table in Matched Wood Veneer Rosewood Top

Located in Paris, FR

Coffee table chess is handcrafted solid wood. Pedestal base with a radial matched wood.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

e15 Selected Calvert Chess Coffee Wood Table by Ferdinand Kramer

$1,620 / item

e15 Selected Calvert Chess Coffee Wood Table by Ferdinand Kramer

By Ferdinand Kramer, e15

Located in New York, NY

Calvert is from a series of coffee tables, designed by German functionalist architect Ferdinand Kramer during his time in America.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son

$4,750

Rare Chess, Coffee/Coctail Tables By Poul Cadovius For France and Son

By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare square and rectangular set of 2 tables designed by Poul Cadovius and produced by France and Søn in the 1960s. Both tables are inlaid with hardwood veneer and steel chess board g...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son

$5,500

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Chess/Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius for France and Son

By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Rosewood and Aluminum Chess Coffee Table, designed by Paul Cadovius for France & Son in Denmark in 1965.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen

$2,520

Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Sweden Designer: Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen Manufacturer: AB Seffle Möbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 55 wide x 25 deep x 19.75 tall. Condition: In...

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

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Teak

Cristal Arte Cocktail Table, Black Glass with Chess & Guitar Design

$16,000

Cristal Arte Cocktail Table, Black Glass with Chess & Guitar Design

By Cristal Arte

Located in New York, NY

A rare glass cocktail table by Cristal Art, circa 1955. The circular black glass top with an inner section which is a tilt-top which turns completely for the user to enjoy one side...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Moooi Chess Table in Lacquered Wood with Steel Frame, MDF by Front

$1,557 / item

Moooi Chess Table in Lacquered Wood with Steel Frame, MDF by Front

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Chess table is a table for pasttime, rivalry and cleverness. Some people cannot stand their loss, some people should not win. However, a checkmate is always unavoidable! Addit...

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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1930s Art Deco Chess Table with Hand-Decorated Brass Top and Stained Oak Base

$1,371

1930s Art Deco Chess Table with Hand-Decorated Brass Top and Stained Oak Base

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and highly decorative 1930s Art Deco chess table featuring an intricately hand-decorated brass tabletop with an integrated checkerboard pattern. The circular brass top is rich...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Hand Made Chess and Cribbage Live Edge Game Table on Tree Stump with Pieces

$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off

Hand Made Chess and Cribbage Live Edge Game Table on Tree Stump with Pieces

By George Nakashima

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Hand made live edge chess and cribbage gaming table on a finished tree stump.

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

Materials

Onyx

Unique Coffee Table and Chess Table Hand Sculpted in Ceramic

$3,819

Unique Coffee Table and Chess Table Hand Sculpted in Ceramic

Located in London, GB

Unique 1960s hand sculpted chess table and coffee table is sculptural and yet functional, made out of large ceramic slabs.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set

$1,978

Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English honey oak vintage chess coffee table with period ebonised chess set A good looking and well made piece, it can be used as a ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables

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Oak

Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Removable Chess Board, 1960s

$2,200

Danish Rosewood Coffee Table with Removable Chess Board, 1960s

By Georg Petersens, Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Game table in rosewood, designed and made by Georg Petersen. Great original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English Low Cocktail or Coffee Table with Chess Board Top

$1,895

English Low Cocktail or Coffee Table with Chess Board Top

Located in Austin, TX

An English low coffee or cocktail table with a games top, featuring a square reverse faux marble painting under glass of a chess or checkers board, in a beveled wood frame.

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20th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Paint, Glass

Enameled Lava Stone Ceramic Coffee Table Flip Top Chess

$990

Enameled Lava Stone Ceramic Coffee Table Flip Top Chess

By Max & Dominique Picard

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Coffee table Chessboard enamelled lava in the taste of Max and Dominique Picard. Suitable for both interiors and exterior.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Lava, Metal

Post-Modern Chess Coffee Table in Marble & Aluminum by Pilar Zeta

$67,172 / item

Post-Modern Chess Coffee Table in Marble & Aluminum by Pilar Zeta

Located in Geneve, CH

Chess Coffee Table 1 by Pilar Zeta Limited Edition of 20 + 2AP pieces.

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Game Tables

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Marble, Aluminum, Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy

$7,998 / set

Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy

By Colli Torino

Located in Biella, IT

Luigi Colli Italy set of chess glass coffee table in work iron years ’40 perfect and original condition, very rare.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Iron

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's LEATHER TOPPED CHESSBOARD COFFEE NEST OF TABLES FOR CHESS!

$2,660 / set

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's LEATHER TOPPED CHESSBOARD COFFEE NEST OF TABLES FOR CHESS!

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, vintage circa 1950's brown leather Chessboard top coffee table with two nesting ta...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

$15,600

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces.

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Vintage 1960s European Game Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Dama Wood Low Table

$10,025

Dama Wood Low Table

By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

This luxurious chess/checkers coffee table features a tempered glass top over an inlaid beech surface in white erable and brass, finished in glossy bronzed tones.

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2010s Italian Game Tables

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Wood

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Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Werkendam, NL

Coffee table in different rosewoods by Poul Cadovius made by France & Søn. Square top 80 x 80 cm; wooden feet: 36 x 64 cm. The aforementioned sizes are indicative, please contact...

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

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Rosewood

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

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H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

With a chessboard on top, this coffee table is elegant and functional. Its hues and shapes elevate Chess to an artistic furniture piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Occasional Coffee / Chess Table

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H 22.84 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Walnut Occasional Coffee / Chess Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and stylish Art Deco walnut occasional coffee / chess table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Chess Horses" Coffee Table, Italy, 1980s

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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in

"Chess Horses" Coffee Table, Italy, 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Coffee table with chess horse and marble bases.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table

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H 18.5 in W 39.5 in

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with polychrome features. Each chess piece is a work of art. Pieces stand 8-11 inch tall...

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Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Lovely Victorian Walnut & Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Coffee Table

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H 17.33 in Dm 25.99 in

Lovely Victorian Walnut & Italian Pietra Dura Specimen Marble Chess Coffee Table

By PIETRA DURA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1900 Victorian Walnut coffee table with Italian Pietra Dura circa 1800 Specimen marble Chess table top A beautif...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table

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H 18 in W 29.5 in D 36 in

Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress slab. The centre of the slab hosts a reversible game board. One side for backgammon...

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

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Cypress

Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table

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H 18 in W 29.5 in D 36 in

Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress slab. The centre of the slab hosts a reversible game board. One side for backgammon...

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

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Cypress

Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6

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H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6

By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Modular the chess tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6 good condition with slight signs of use.

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

Materials

Polystyrene

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Table by Vallauris, France, 1950s

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H 16.15 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Coffee Table by Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Elegant ceramic coffee table or chess table, crafted in Vallauris, France, in the 1950s.

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

Materials

Iron

ViNTAGE CHESS BOARD COFFEE TABLE WITH INTERNAL STORAGE DRAWERS FOR CHESS PIECES

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H 19.69 in W 47.64 in D 17.52 in

ViNTAGE CHESS BOARD COFFEE TABLE WITH INTERNAL STORAGE DRAWERS FOR CHESS PIECES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely English vintage chessboard coffee table with triple drawer storage made in the Military Campaign...

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20th Century English Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Inlaid Walnut Chess / Coffee Table

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H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Art Deco Inlaid Walnut Chess / Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A superb original Art Deco inlaid walnut chess / coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

1930's Vintage Art Deco Chess / Coffee Table

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H 22 in W 24 in D 24 in

1930's Vintage Art Deco Chess / Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A superb original Art Deco period occasional table with an inlaid chess board top. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is amazing, this is a very usefu...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chris Lehrecke For Ralph Pucci Rare Wood Table Top Bronze Base

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H 16 in W 48 in D 35 in

Chris Lehrecke For Ralph Pucci Rare Wood Table Top Bronze Base

Located in Palm Springs, CA

As Isamu Noguchi's sculptural coffee and chess tables for Herman Miller and rocking stool for Knoll International did in the 1940s and 1950s, Chris Lehrecke's clean-lined yet lyrical...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

STUNNiNG HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS BOOK CHESSBOARD CHESS COFFEE TABLE

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H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 26.19 in

STUNNiNG HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SCHOLARS BOOK CHESSBOARD CHESS COFFEE TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, scholars book top, hand dyed brown leather Chessboard coffee table with one large ...

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20th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Burr Walnut & Hardwood Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Coffee Table

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H 16.34 in W 33.27 in D 25.2 in

Vintage Burr Walnut & Hardwood Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England, Military Campaign style Chessboard table with Burr Walnut chess squares A good looking well made and d...

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20th Century English Campaign Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Backgammon Dominos Games Coffee Table

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H 17.33 in W 46.86 in D 23.43 in

Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Backgammon Dominos Games Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England, Military Campaign style Chessboard backgammon table with lots of games inside including cards and Dominos...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Mobelfabrik Style Coffee Table with Chess Board Reversible Top

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H 18.25 in W 23.625 in D 23.625 in

Mid-Century Mobelfabrik Style Coffee Table with Chess Board Reversible Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mobelfabrik Style coffee or side table with reversible game table top.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables with Inlaid Chess Board, England, 1825

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H 28.75 in W 20 in D 14 in

Regency Rosewood Coffee Tables with Inlaid Chess Board, England, 1825

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very attractive & extremely good quality, 19th century regency period nest of three rosewood coffee tables having extremely well figured tops, the centre table with inlaid ches...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

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Rosewood

Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard

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H 15.36 in W 19.69 in L 15.36 in

Chess Table in Rosewood by Henning Nørgaard

By Komfort

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Chess table / coffee table in rosewood and glass with matching chess pieces.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

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H 25.2 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.

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Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

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H 25.2 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.

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Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute

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H 0.2 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute

By e15

Located in New York, NY

- Figure height 45 – 90 mm (1 3/4 – 3 1/2 inch), width 30 mm (1 1/8 inch) - Delivery includes sales packaging - Can be combined with AC22 NONA chessboard - Can be combined with ...

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2010s German Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table

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H 18.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

1950s Italian Large Sculpture Chess Coffee Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Spectacular Italian sculpted painted chess set and game table. Pieces are carved of hardwood with polychrome features. Each chess piece is a work of art. Pieces stand 8-11 inch tall....

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Vintage 1950s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid Century Walnut Chess Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

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H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Mid Century Walnut Chess Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

A striking example of mid-century craftsmanship, this elegant chess coffee table was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Games Coffee Table

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H 19.49 in W 47.45 in D 17.52 in

Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Chessboard Chess Games Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England, Military Campaign style Chessboard games table A good looking well made and decorative table, it's on...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table Chess Set and Chairs, c.1950s

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H 19.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table Chess Set and Chairs, c.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-century chess coffee table, chess set and matching chairs.

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

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Leather, Gesso, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.

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H 19.49 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in

Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.

By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Rosewood Chess and Coffee Table by Poul Cadovius, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern checkered parquet coffee table from the series "Governor".

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces

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H 10.13 in W 48 in D 48 in

Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kansas City, MO

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin checkerboard coffee or cocktail table, 1969. 48 inches square.

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

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Wood

Danish Teak Checker Board Coffee Table by Cado with Carved Modernist Chess Set

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H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Danish Teak Checker Board Coffee Table by Cado with Carved Modernist Chess Set

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak coffee table designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Collections features checker board inlay, paired with a vintage modernist American folk art chess set.

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

Materials

Teak

Chess Table, French Limestone, Hand-Sculpted, Rooms

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Chess Table, French Limestone, Hand-Sculpted, Rooms

By ROOMS

Located in Geneve, CH

Round staircase table - French limestone - hand-sculpted - rooms Dimensions: 75 x 70 x 70 cm Materials: French limestone These sculptural and yet functional tables have a playfu...

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2010s Georgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Midcentury Italian Hand Carved and Painted Medieval Style Chess Set and Table

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H 18.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Midcentury Italian Hand Carved and Painted Medieval Style Chess Set and Table

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Can also be used as cocktail/coffee table. Great addition to any game room and conversation piece.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Chess Cocktail Table with Hand Carved Polychrome Figures 1965

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H 18.5 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Chess Cocktail Table with Hand Carved Polychrome Figures 1965

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous game cocktail chess table from the mid sixties. Hand carved and polychrome figures which are easily stored below the chess table top. Great color and fantastic brutalist sty...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Original French Art Deco Game Box in Wood 1930 Card Chess Draughts Poker Chips

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H 3.94 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in

Original French Art Deco Game Box in Wood 1930 Card Chess Draughts Poker Chips

Located in Milan, IT

Astonishing French Art Deco game box, 1930 in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Inlay Chess Games Coffee Side Table

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H 28.35 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

1950s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Inlay Chess Games Coffee Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian solid walnut games side table with inlay chess game over four classic simple legs connected to one another with central stretchers and central opening with storage ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

1950s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Inlay Chess Games Coffee Side Table

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H 27.96 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in

1950s Mid-Century Italian Walnut Inlay Chess Games Coffee Side Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian solid walnut games side table with inlay chess game over four classic simple legs connected to one another with central stretchers and central opening with storage ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wood

Vintage Chessboard Coffee Table with Marble Board and ebonized Chess Set Pieces

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H 17.72 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Chessboard Coffee Table with Marble Board and ebonized Chess Set Pieces

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English oak vintage chess coffee table with marble chess board and period ebonised chess set.

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three

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H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versa...

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Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

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H 25.2 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Hand Made Chess Table

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Vintage hand made chess table. Original coffee table turned into chess table.

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Vintage 1970s Slovak Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

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English Victorian walnut chess top coffee table

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H 19.3 in W 33.47 in D 20.08 in

English Victorian walnut chess top coffee table

Located in Chelmsford, GB

A wonderful English Victorian oval inlaid walnut chess top coffee table . The table has a wonderful hand cut inlaid chess board top using different colour exotic woods .the table is ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee Table with Chess Set, U.S.A, 1950s

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H 18 in W 67 in D 23.5 in

Coffee Table with Chess Set, U.S.A, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage and custom coffee table made of maple and walnut with a chess set.

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

Materials

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Mid-Century Chess Table, 1970s

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H 20.08 in W 30.32 in D 16.15 in

Mid-Century Chess Table, 1970s

Located in Chesham, GB

This side table with top for chess playing is made of different types of wood and with tapered turned brass topped legs. The chess board remains in very good vintage condition.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

California Craft Cocktail Table and Chess, Checker Board

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H 14 in W 33 in D 33 in

California Craft Cocktail Table and Chess, Checker Board

Located in San Diego, CA

California Craft cocktail table and chess, checker board, circa 1970s. Quality craftsmanship of solid wood. Actual game table playing surface measures 27" square. Measurements below ...

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of "Boogie Woogie" Coffe Tables in Teak by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark

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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Pair of "Boogie Woogie" Coffe Tables in Teak by Poul Cadovius for Cado, Denmark

By Poul Cadovius, Cado

Located in Escalona, Toledo

Pair of coffee tables, cocktail or coffee, sometimes called Boggie Woogie chess tables.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Chess Backgammon Game Table or Coffee Table

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H 27.75 in W 36 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Chess Backgammon Game Table or Coffee Table

Located in New London, CT

Fun table that converts from a conversation piece coffee table to a game table with ease.

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Materials

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Coffee Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s

$4,570

H 19.69 in W 59.45 in D 24.41 in

Coffee Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare model with stunning black Larvikite stone from top and rosewood frame. Excellent condition. Produced by Seffle Møbelfabrik in Sweden, designed by Danish architect Ib Kofod-Lars...

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Japanese Meiji Period Low Table with Recessed Legs and Open Carved Cutout Legs

$1,275

H 10 in W 32 in D 17 in

Japanese Meiji Period Low Table with Recessed Legs and Open Carved Cutout Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period low table from the early 20th century, with recessed legs and open carved cutout design. Created in Japan during the Meiji era where is was used as a low writ...

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Japanese Vintage Low Table in Cedar and Ash, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi, Mingei

$1,800

H 11.7 in W 41.86 in D 29.14 in

Japanese Vintage Low Table in Cedar and Ash, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Japanese Vintage Low Table, Showa Period, Wabi Sabi, Mingei This Japanese vintage low table was crafted in the Showa Period (1926-1989). Made from a combination of sugi (Japanese c...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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Petite Meiji Period Japanese Chestnut Low Table with Wabi-Sabi Patina, 1860–1910

$1,000

H 10.83 in W 35.99 in D 11.34 in

Petite Meiji Period Japanese Chestnut Low Table with Wabi-Sabi Patina, 1860–1910

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japan, circa 1860–1910 (Meiji period). A small, quietly endearing antique low table crafted from solid Japanese chestnut (kuri). Modest in scale and simple in form, it reflects a tim...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

$2,100

H 10.44 in W 52.56 in D 53.55 in

Japanese Antique Wood Low Table , Primitive Low Table , Wabi Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table

$1,120

H 15 in W 38 in D 38 in

Vintage Ming Style Coffee Table

Located in Medina, OH

Vintage 1980s Ming Style Coffee or Cocktail Table. Crafted from solid wood construction with gorgeous natural grain and just the right amount of patina. The low, square silhouette i...

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Vintage 1980s American Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Table, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

$1,930

H 15.36 in W 45.52 in D 19.69 in

Japanese Antique Keyaki Low Table, Meiji Era (1868-1912), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This Japanese antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Made of keyaki (Japanese zelkova), the table showcases the rich grain, warmth, and durability for which thi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Japanese old wooden low table/wabisabi coffee table/1868-1920

$2,113

H 11.82 in W 38.19 in D 29.53 in

Japanese old wooden low table/wabisabi coffee table/1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Japanese low table was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho period (1868–1920), a time when traditional Japanese craftsmanship remained deeply connected to everyday life and the n...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi low table / 1850-1912 / "Fu-zukue"

$1,100

H 9.85 in W 36.23 in D 13.19 in

Japanese antique wooden wabi-sabi low table / 1850-1912 / "Fu-zukue"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden writing desk, known as a "Fu-zukue", dates back to the late Edo to Meiji period. Tatami culture has long been an integral part of Japanese life, where people sat on the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables

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Cedar

Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo

$2,750 / item

H 15 in W 40 in D 70 in

Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Coffee Table, Large Modern Coffee Table, Maple Veneer, Mondo This Large Modern Coffee Table - The Mondo is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each table is h...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple, Oak, Plywood

Rectangular Biedermeyer Game Chess Side End Table with Drawer

$950

H 28.65 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in

Rectangular Biedermeyer Game Chess Side End Table with Drawer

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic game table featuring a built-in chessboard of in-laid fruitwood on the surface. The wood table features a single drawer with a handle to store chess pieces. The table was des...

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Vintage 1950s American Biedermeier Game Tables

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Wood, Fruitwood

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)

$1,000

H 12.05 in W 30.01 in D 20.95 in

Japanese Vintage Low Table (Fuzukue), Early Showa Period (1926-)

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This vintage low table (fuzukue) was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–). Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress), it shows a warm, time-worn surface with a quiet wabi-sabi character...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Scandinavian Danish Coffee Table by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer in Solid Wood

$1,085

H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 46.86 in

Scandinavian Danish Coffee Table by Rolf Middelboe for Tranekaer in Solid Wood

By Rolf Middelboe

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Coffee table by Danish designer Rolf Middelboe for Traneker Furniture dating from the 1970s. Solid wood structure, magnificent assembly work of "standing wood" on the top for a typic...

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

Materials

Wood

Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design Square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958 Tivoli

$2,559Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Table Coffee Midcentury Italian Design Square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958 Tivoli

By Ico Parisi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Table coffee midcentury Italian design square MIM by Ico Parisi, 1958.

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

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Wood

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

$1,200

H 11.19 in W 35.67 in D 11.93 in

Japanese antique wooden low table "Fuzukue" / Made in 1870 / Coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden fuzukue (low writing desk) made in Meiji 3 (1870). A fuzukue is a traditional low writing desk that has long been used in Japan. Rather than being used with chairs,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table

$1,186

H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in

Mid-Century Rosewood Coffee Table

Located in London, England

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Coffee Chess Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coffee chess table available at 1stDibs. Each coffee chess table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and hardwood. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage coffee chess table you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee chess table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee chess table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one coffee chess table that is appealing in its simplicity, but ROOMS, Annibale Colombo and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffee Chess Table?

Prices for a coffee chess table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $29,050, while the average can fetch as much as $4,538.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Chess 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What size should a coffee table be?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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