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Why is it called a coffee table?
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Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Roger Capron ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1960s
Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both the tiles as...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s
Located in Padova, IT
With a playful character, the Gli Scacchi series is made up of three inspired elements as the name reveals at most classic game, in particular the Queen, Knight and Tower pieces. Lig...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Acrylic
21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
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Wood
Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Minimal Indoor Outdoor Round Coffee Center Table in Olive Marron Marble
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
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Marble
Wharton Esherick Coffee Table and Stools in Cottonwood and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wharton Esherick, coffee table, ash, United States, 1954
This exquisitely crafted coffee table exemplifies the artistic mastery of American designer Wharton Esherick. Its dynamic sh...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ash
Contemporary Minimal Round Side Table 3 Legs in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Medium Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
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Travertine
