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Will Stone Style Modernist Metal and Glass Coffee Table, 20th century
By Will Stone
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Will Stone or Karl Springer style modernist coffee table featuring two metal asymmetrical
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Solid travertine Coffee table by Stone International. Measures approximately 43.5”x43.5”x 16
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Stone International Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing Italian coffee table with natural and porous travertine edging. The simplicity of the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

1980s Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table by Stone Intentional, Italy
By Stone International
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Travertine coffee table by Stone Intentional Italy. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Coffee Table Italian Live Edge 1970s by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Polished Coffee Cocktail Table by STONE INTERNATIONAL Both the top and base are highly polished. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Stone International Italian Travertine Marble Coffee, Console, Side Tables, Trio
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
consists of three (3) tables total. Coffee + Console + side + 3 tables. All are signed with manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Brutalist Oak And Stone Coffee Table
Located in Temse, BE
Brutalist oak and natural stone coffee table. 1980's, France. Good condition.
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table with Live Edge, by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in St Louis Park, MN
Vintage Italian travertine coffee table with live edge detail. Made by Stone International Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Volcanic stone and glass coffee table
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Unique volcanic stone made with mexican artisans, and glass.
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Volcanic stone and glass coffee table
Volcanic stone and glass coffee table
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 26.78 in
Marble Cocktail Coffee Table Live Edge Travertine 1970s by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Lake Worth, FL
travertine coffee cocktail table by STONE INTERNATIONAL Both the top and base are highly polished. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone
By Edward Durell Stone, Fulbright Furniture
Located in Pawtucket, RI
1940s slatted oak bench designed by noted architect Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright furniture.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone
Coffee Table by Edward Durell Stone
H 15 in W 82.5 in D 19.5 in
Travertine and Brass Coffee Table, 1970
By Stone International
Located in Chicago, IL
Travertine and brass coffee table, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage Tessellated Stone Coffee Table and Side Tables
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage tessellated stone coffee tables and side tables designed and manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

1970s French Stone and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Toronto, CA
An interesting coffee table that showcases contrast of material and shape. High polish striped wood
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Primitive Stone Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
This amazing stone primitive table is the perfect blend of calming and moody textures and tones
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2010s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Primitive Stone Coffee Table
Primitive Stone Coffee Table
H 11 in W 35.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Italian Travertine and Brass Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in London, GB
A large and extremely stylish vintage Italian travertine and brass coffee table. This was made by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Vintage French Oak and Stone Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
An oak coffee table with a tiled stone top produced in 20th Century France. This low table is
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Oak and Stone Coffee Table
Vintage French Oak and Stone Coffee Table
H 12.4 in W 30.9 in D 15.4 in
White Stone Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table white stone with polished and Gilded metal base. With white stone top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

White Stone Coffee Table
White Stone Coffee Table
H 17.33 in Dm 30.32 in
Stone Circular Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Metal base with stone top, hints of green, black and greys.
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Unusual tessellated stone and brass coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tessellated stone and brass side/coffee table.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Stone Mosaic Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brendan from estate ...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Concrete, Metal

Stone Mosaic Coffee Table
Stone Mosaic Coffee Table
H 17 in W 39 in D 39 in
Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Brutalist volcanic stone coffee table
Located in London, GB
This distinctive brutalist coffee table is made from a slab of porous volcanic stone with a raw
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Brutalist volcanic stone coffee table
Brutalist volcanic stone coffee table
H 14.57 in W 24.81 in D 63 in
Postmodern Beige and Pink Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
centerpiece for your living room. Exceptional vintage postmodern coffee table Polished beige stone surface
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1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Postmodern Pink and Beige Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
coffee table. The table features a captivating combination of pink stone with brass inlays, creating a
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1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Brass

vintage stone coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful coffee table with an architectural stepped stone base and a nice stone top. We are not
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

vintage stone coffee table, 1970s
vintage stone coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 51.19 in
Tessellated Stone Oval Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Hollywood Regency style oval shaped coffee table with stone marquetry finely made: the entire
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Tessellated Stone Oval Coffee Table
Tessellated Stone Oval Coffee Table
H 20.87 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Postmodern Mactan, Glass and Pastor Stone Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Postmodern Mactan, glass and pastor stone coffee table This coffee table measures: 48 wide x 29
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Stone

Brutalist stone and wood coffee table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A brutalist stone and wood coffee table custom made
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Late 20th Century French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Brutalist stone and wood coffee table
Brutalist stone and wood coffee table
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
TK Skimming Stone Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Tinatin Kilaberidze Skimming Stone Coffee Table, 2022 Terra Onyx Stone top, legs in medium stained
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21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

TK Skimming Stone Coffee Table
TK Skimming Stone Coffee Table
H 11.5 in W 63 in D 63 in
Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice fossil stone coffee or side table, 1980's. This stunning table is made of thin slices
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
H 14.57 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Lucite and Fossil Infused Cast Stone Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucite and fossil infused cast stone coffee table, stunning (54" W x30" D) stained cast stone slab
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone

Tessellated Stone Tile Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large square tessellated tile coffee table with brass inlay.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, 1980s. This stunning table is made of rough edged brick
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Elegant tessellated stone coffee
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Mactan Stone Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb postmodern sculpted Mactan stone and Glass Coffee Table with modernist design, elegant and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage stone pyramid coffee table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage coffee table consisting of 4 stone pyramid shaped bases with a thick smoked glass top
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage stone pyramid coffee table, 1970s
Vintage stone pyramid coffee table, 1970s
H 10.24 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Paul Kingma Inspired Brutalist Stone and Steel Coffee Table
By Metaform Holland, Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Dutch, 1960s, brutalist stone mosaic coffee table with thick flat steel square legs
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Steel

Mid Century Stone Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking mid century coffee table with a stone top and a black metal frame. Beuatiful inlaid
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Stone Coffee Table, 1960s
Mid Century Stone Coffee Table, 1960s
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Brutalist Primitive Mosaic Stone Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 20th Century. Mosaic stone slate top with wood frame. Reminiscent of Scandinavian tables.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Casa Bique Tessellated Fossil Stone and Marble Coffee Table
By Casa Bique
Located in Chicago, IL
A derivation of Art Deco style, this coffee table has a square base with setback corners. The
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Bronze Coffee Table with Glass, Stone or Leather Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
This hand-sculpted bronze Negresco coffee table is hand forged and presented with a 3/4 inch thick
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Black Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage unusual coffee table with a black stoneware table top with a brutalist relief and a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Black Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Vintage Black Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
H 17.72 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in
Puente Coffee Table with Brass, Volcanic Stone and Glass
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
stone and brass because of the great contrast between them. The brass, because of its color, gives us
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2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980's vintage coffee table with wood base and inset fossil stone top.
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
H 17 in W 54 in D 34 in
Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Wavewoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Mactan Octagon Stone or Fossil Stone Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare coffee or side table, fabricated in Belgium in the 80's. This stunning table is
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
Ming Style Tessallated Stone and Horn Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful MIng style rectangular cocktail table features tessallated stone with a tessallated horn
Category

Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
Located in Miami, FL
the same elegant glamour in a uniquely styled coffee table. An expertly crafted base of 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
WaveWoo Coffee Table with Stone Top
H 16.1 in W 25.6 in D 53.1 in
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Coffee Table And Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table and stone for your home. Frequently made of stone, metal and wood, every coffee table and stone was constructed with great care. Find 1130 options for an antique or vintage coffee table and stone now, or shop our selection of 218 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee table and stone — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each coffee table and stone bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made coffee table and stone has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Kingma, Maitland Smith and Zachary A. Bitner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coffee Table And Stone?

The average selling price for a coffee table and stone at 1stDibs is $3,596, while they’re typically $310 on the low end and $73,984 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 Coffee Table And Stone
  • 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.