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What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Karl Springer Backgammon Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Backgammon Table
Lizard impressed Leather and Polished Steel
Produced in 1988, Karl Springer label present
A fine example comple...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Tables
Materials
Leather
6 Karl Springer 1986 JMF Lizard Print Leather Dining Chairs Minimalis Modern MCM
By Karl Springer
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six iconic J.M.F. Chairs signed by Karl Springer, circa 1986. Features a minimalist design with embossed lizard print frame. The chair features a curved back and contoured s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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Goatskin and Suede Flip Top Game Table, Karl Springer, 1970's, W/ COA
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Some tables hold a drink. Some hold a vase. This one holds grudges ~ and the receipts to back them up. Welcome the Karl Springer Backgammon Game Table, the only piece of furniture th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Suede, Lacquer
Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, Glass, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Large Karl Springer Lucite Leg Coffee Table, glass top is 0.75 thick.
Glass top without legs is 53.75" by 65.50". The height of the top 16" and the height legs is 18"
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Pair of Karl Springer Crocodile Leather Clad Parsons End Tables
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Parsons end tables, each clad in emerald-green, crocodile-embossed, leather.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Gueridon Table in Python Leather with Stepped Base by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist side/guéridon table, designed by the iconic Karl Springer circa 1980, showcases his signature aesthetic of luxurious materials paired with sculptural desig...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Python
