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Brutalist Cathedral Coffee Table by Silas Seandel
By Silas Seandel
Located in New York, NY
Impressive brutalist cathedral coffee table by Silas Seandel, circa 1970s. The table features a
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Walnut Cathedral Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury walnut cathedral coffee table This table measures: 40 wide x 40
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Glass Cathedral Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Glass Cathedral Coffee Table This coffee table measures
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Silas Seandel Torch Cut Brass 'Cathedral' Cocktail Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive brutalist torch cut brass/bronze sculptural base coffee table by Silas Seandel, circa
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
figured cathedral ash construction in a dark earth finish, creating a serene ambiance. The table's porous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 54 in D 54 in
Light Ash Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
cathedral ash construction in a light Dune finish, creating a serene ambiance. The table's porous Mineral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Light Ash Round Coffee Table
Light Ash Round Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 54 in D 54 in
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
a modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark earth finish with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
H 16.5 in W 55 in D 26 in
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our light dune finish with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
H 16.5 in W 55 in D 26 in
1970s Italian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish coffee table with glass top and brass-plated legs. Metal and glass, a timeless combination
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Hagia Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethylene, nylon. steel. glass. Also
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2010s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Dos Gallos Custom Round Oak Coffee Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oak coffee table with shelf. As shown in a medium cathedral oak, open grain. Can be made in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspa medium grey coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D60 x W60 x H40 cm Materials: Glass. Also
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspa big pink coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D90 x W90 x H32 cm. Materials: glass Also
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
H 12.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspa big pink coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D90 x W90 x H32 cm. Materials: glass Also
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
Aspa Big Pink Coffee Table by Pulpo
H 12.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Aspa medium grey coffee table by Pulpo Dimensions: D60 x W60 x H40 cm Materials: glass Also
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
Aspa Medium Grey Coffee Table by Pulpo
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Stained Glass Coffee Table, Santissimi i, Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Serena Confalonieri's signed stained glass coffee table. Santissimi. Stained glass table 2020
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Coffee Table, Santissimi III, Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Serena Confalonieri's signed stained glass coffee table. Santissimi. Stained glass trays. 2014
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2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Coffee Table, Santissimi II, Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Serena confalonieri's signed stained glass coffee table. Santissimi. Stained glass trays, 2014
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass

Mid-Century Restored Adrian Pearsall Walnut Surfboard Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The fiery cathedral grain top of this captivating coffee table is recessed and framed out by solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Grete Jalk, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
table of all time. This solid walnut coffee table has been delicately restored. The FMV restoration
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Impressive Carrara Marble Coffee Table Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Fantastic round coffee table in excellent condition. Made in Italy in the late 1970s This
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Gothic Renaissance Style Brass Pedestals and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Italian gothic renaissance revival style coffee table with a thick (0.75 inch
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20th Century Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Sycomore circular coffee table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 1774
By Max Ingrand
Located in Montreal, QC
Sycomore circular coffee table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 1774. The top inset with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sycamore

John Piper London Skyline Coffee Table by Myer for Conran and Heal’s, c. 1960
By Heal's, John Piper, Myers, Sir Terence Conran
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming circa 1960 two-tier low coffee table featuring an illustrated London skyline top by
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Organic Cocktail Table - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rectangle cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our light Dune finish. The composite
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Composition

Minimalist Organic Cocktail Table - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rectangle cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark Earth finish. The composite
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Composition

Gio Ponti Style Round Cocktail Table by Keno Bros.
By Gio Ponti, Theodore Alexander
Located in Hanover, MA
"The Sampler" round specimen coffee table designed by the Keno Bros. for Theodore Alexander. This
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2010s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Ravine Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. The Ravine coffee table by Draga & Aurel is inspired by the monumental nature of large cathedrals
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2010s Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Resin

Ravine Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
Ravine Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.23 in
Art Deco Vintage Geometric Walnut Coffee Table Ludwig Schmitt 1930s Vienna
By Ludwig Schmitt
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage two tier circular coffee table or sofa table from walnut attributed to Ludwig
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

18th Century Italian Cathedral Gold Gilt Candlesticks
Located in San Angelo, TX
type quality.They can go traditional or also wabi sabi. Place alone on a console or on a coffee table
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Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chest Carved Oak forged iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
coffee table maybe even as a television stand. The patina on the oak is breathtaking, this chest is a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Early Ancient Gothic Architectural Sculpture From Spain
Located in Houston, TX
the 13th century. It makes for a great coffee table conversation piece or anywhere you have a desire
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

!6th Century, Carved Gilt Wood Capital
Located in Houston, TX
the original patina. It makes for a great sculpture on a coffee table chest, buffet or console as well
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Antique 16th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Tuscany and Its Wines By Hugh Johnson Hardcover Book 2000
Located in North Hollywood, CA
peripatetic photographer Andy Katz bring this land of Chianti to a coffee table near you. More than three
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Late 20th Century Italian Country Books

Materials

Paper

"Tavolino 1932" Coffee Table Designed by Gio' Ponti for FontanaArte
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tavolino 1932" is a classic coffee table, originally designed by Gio' Ponti in 1932 and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

18th Century Cathedral Door Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
18th century cathedral door coffee table.
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Antique 1850s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cathedral Door Coffee Table
18th Century Cathedral Door Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 69.5 in D 40.25 in
Silas Seandel Cathedral Table
By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel, Paul Evans
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dramatic torch cut brutalist coffee table. Entangled semi-circular rods joined together support
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Cathedral Cocktail Table after Silas Seandel
Located in Bronx, NY
Brutalist cathedral cocktail table after Silas Seandel and reminiscent of some Paul Evans work
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cocktail Table Patio Table Coffee Table by Sunbeam Jackie
By Sunbeam Jackie
Located in Penzance, Cornwall
Shortlisted for the International Product Design Awards 2016 the table, designed by Sunbeam Jackie
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2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Ash

Gio Ponti Black Vitrolite Tempered Glass Occasional Table for Fontana Arte, 1932
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, IT
Iconic and rare occasional table designed by Gio Ponti in 1932 ca and produced by Luigi Fontana
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill "Cathedral" Coffee Table, Circa 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Peabody, MA
A "cathedral" coffee table by Broyhill Furniture from their Brasilia Collection circa 1960s. Legs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cathedral Coffee Table, 1962
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Cathedral coffee or cocktail table From the iconic "Brasilia
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Round Cocktail Coffee Table in Style of Oscar Niemeyer
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-century Brasilia round walnut cathedral coffee table has a removable glass center inset over
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Silas Seandel Cathedral Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Miami, FL
Together to Form the Desired Cathedral Effect. The Rough Look was Achieved with a Welding Torch.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Silas Seandel Cathedral Table
Silas Seandel Cathedral Table
H 16.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Cathedral Cocktail Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century Cathedral cocktail table The table measures: 40 wide x 40 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, dark amber patina and stunning cathedral grain teak. Made by Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik. The teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Brazilian rosewood and birds eye maple rectangular coffee table @1940
Located in New York City, NY
Fine French 1940's coffee table in Brazilian rosewood, birds eye maple, and macassar ebony. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Maple Burl Coffee Table with Beveled Smoked Glass, circa 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Monumental vintage 1970s burl wood coffee table with elegant beveled edge smoked glass top. This
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Burl

Danish Teak Stone Tile Leaf Motif Coffee Table by BRDR Furbo
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
and stunning cathedral grain teak. Made by BRDR Furbo. We’ve never seen a tile top Danish coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Grete Jalk Danish Modern Tiered Magazine Rack Teak Surfboard Coffee Table
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of rich, amber, cathedral teak grain. The curved, raised edges along this surfboard coffee table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Boomerang Amoeba Shape Coffee Table, Adrian Pearsall Style Solid Oak and Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Mid-Century Modern amoeba coffee table exhibits amorphic design reminiscent of works by Adrian
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Danish Modern Cathedral Form Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
, leaving plenty of room for larger items including coffee table books etc. Unusual and dramatic from not
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Tuscany: Landscape of Art and Beauty Chiara Libero Hardcover Book 1995
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dimensions ? : ? 10 x 0.75 x 13.25 inches. Large beautiful coffee table hardcover book.
Category

20th Century Italian Country Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Brasilia Cathedral Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Broyhill. Vintage Brasilia Cathedral coffee table. Rare 1962 Mid-Century Broyhill piece
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Broyhill Cathedral Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Broyhill Brasilia Cathedral coffee table, 1962, with decorative inlay walnut top supported by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Brasilia "Cathedral" Coffee Table by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Broyhill Manufacturer: Broyhill Country of origin: United States Date of manufacture: 1960-1969 Materials: Walnut wood, New glass top Period style: Mid-Century Modern ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Cathedral Coffee Table
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage coffee table features sculpted legs, round top with glass center, manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Gold-Plated Glass Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish coffee table with glass top and gold-plated legs. Thick green-tinted glass rests elegantly
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

1970s Gold-Plated Glass Coffee Table
1970s Gold-Plated Glass Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Stained Glass Coffee Table, Santissimi I, Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Serena Confalonieri's signed stained glass coffee table. Santissimi. Stained glass trays. 2014
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Coffee Table, Santissimi II, Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Geneve, CH
Serena confalonieri's signed stained glass coffee table. Santissimi. Stained glass trays. 2014
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stained Glass

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Cathedral Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cathedral coffee table for your home. Each cathedral coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cathedral coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each cathedral coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cathedral coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill and Silas Seandel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cathedral Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a cathedral coffee table at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $888 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Cathedral Coffee Table
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.