A coffee table, also called a cocktail table, is a style of long, low table which is designed to be placed in front of a sofa, to support beverages (hence the name), magazines, feet, books (especially coffee table books), and other small items to be used while sitting, such as coasters.
(Coffee Tables) While any small and low table can be, and is, called a coffee table, the term is applied particularly to the sets of three or four tables made from about 1790; of which the latter were called 'quartetto tables'.
low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served
A low upholstered seat, or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
A heavy ribbed fabric made from silk and either cotton or wool, typically used for coats
of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people or its culture
A long, sturdy work table used by a carpenter, mechanic, scientist, or other worker
The office of judge or magistrate
a long seat for more than one person
take out of a game; of players
exhibit on a bench; "bench the poodles at the dog show"
A long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Corner
The bench on the right is a thrift-store coffee table that I padded. I made the slipcovers for both the ottoman and bench. I also made the curtain--part of it is an old obi from Ragstock. The hanging lamp is a thrifted 70s lamp, and the picture is an Etude magazine cover from 1913, with a portrait of Rubinstein on it. Frame is thrifted too.
Sitting Area
A sitting area in our living room. The bench was made by me using an antique headboard and footboard. The coffee table is an old piano bench from a church in West Virginia (where I grew up). The 2 chairs, ottoman and green display case are all alley finds that I refinished.