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Light Gray Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Light Gray Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Tinella Team, this coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...

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Metal

Light Gray Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Light Gray Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
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H 18 in W 30 in D 45 in
Handmade Modern Clear Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Ash Wood Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Wood

Handmade Modern Clear Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Handmade Modern Clear Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 39 in D 39 in
Elaeagnus Wood Modern Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Epoxy Coffee Table Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this coffee table seamlessly fuses natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Elaeagnus Wood Modern Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Elaeagnus Wood Modern Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 35 in D 35 in
Black Wood Epoxy Resin Modern Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Epoxy Coffee Table Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this coffee table seamlessly fuses natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Black Wood Epoxy Resin Modern Coffee Table
Black Wood Epoxy Resin Modern Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 35 in D 35 in
Solid Walnut Turquoise Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Turquoise Walnut Epoxy Coffee Table Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Tinella Team, this coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...

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Metal

Solid Walnut Turquoise Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Solid Walnut Turquoise Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
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H 18 in W 30 in D 45 in
Ancient Gumwood Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Epoxy Coffee Table Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Tinella Team, this coffee table seamlessly
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktai...

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Ancient Gumwood Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
Ancient Gumwood Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 35 in D 35 in
Waterfall Olive Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Waterfall Olive Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
Waterfall Olive Epoxy Resin Solid Wood Coffee Table
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H 16 in W 32 in D 48 in
Midcentury Design Coffee Table, Epoxy Resin, Around 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - metal parts with patina jr.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Design Coffee Table, Epoxy Resin, Around 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, around 1970s - metal parts with patina jr.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Coffee Table with Cow Skull in Epoxy Resin, 2018
By Martin Pribyla
Located in Praha, CZ
Martin Pribyla is a Czech artist, designer, musician and biologist. His work is informed by his fascination with materials and mechanical capabilities. These varied talents translate...
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2010s Czech Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Waterfall Design Fume Black Ancient Walnut Epoxy Resin Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Walnut Wood Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Walnut, Wood

Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy
Located in Miami, FL
Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy Resin Offered for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy
Located in Miami, FL
Bohdan Andreas Functional Abstract Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy Resin Offered for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Bohdan Andreas Functional Wall Abstract Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy
Located in Miami, FL
Bohdan Andreas Functional Wall Abstract Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy Offered for sale
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Bohdan Andreas Functional Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy Resin
Located in Miami, FL
Bohdan Andreas Functional Wall Art/Coffee Table in Hand-Painted Epoxy Resin Offered for sale is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Rare Vintage Brutalist Italian Regency Chromed Coffee Table with Epoxy Resin Top
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This brutalist coffee table was manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. The geometrical frame is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Ash Wood Epoxy Resin Clear Waterfall Table (Custom Order For Tiffany)
Located in İnegöl, TR
Waterfall Ash Wood Epoxy Coffee Table Presenting our Epoxy Waterfall Table – a true sample of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut

Psychedelic Coffee Table
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Transported from another era, the Psychedelic coffee table emerges as a captivating centerpiece in
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2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Psychedelic Coffee Table
Psychedelic Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Efil Coffee Table: Great Aluminum Walnut Resin Coffee Table
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the EFIL coffee table - a perfect addition to any living space. This table is crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

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Aluminum

Medma Coffee Table: Cast Aluminum Walnut Resin Coffee Table
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the stunning MEDMA coffee table - an exceptional piece of furniture that is sure to
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

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Aluminum

Sandcastles coffee table
By Ruben Van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
blue. The coffee table is decorated with drops of bronze, just like a sandcastle is decorated with
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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Sandcastles coffee table
Sandcastles coffee table
H 18.51 in Dm 35.44 in
vintage coffee table | table | 60's
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage coffee table | table | 60's period | 60's design | unknown | The Netherlands condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

vintage coffee table | table | 60's
vintage coffee table | table | 60's
H 14.97 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Avorio Coffee Table: Hammerred Aluminum Walnut Resin Coffee Table
Located in Miami Beach, FL
coffee table emanates an aura of refined elegance and sophistication. The use of crystal clear resin to
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

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Aluminum

Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table carefully crafted from ancient Bog Oak and strong epoxy
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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
Handcrafted rectangular coffee table
H 12.21 in W 53.15 in D 23.43 in
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a unique coffee table crafted from Bog Oak and epoxy resin. The wood itself is an
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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Handcrafted wooden coffee table
Handcrafted wooden coffee table
H 12.01 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in
Solar Flare Coffee Table
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Solar Flare Coffee Table is inspired by sonification, the process of creating sound from data
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

Solar Flare Coffee Table
Solar Flare Coffee Table
H 18 in Dm 32 in
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Longmont, CO
A modern coffee table / bench made form single slab or multiple dimensional boards. Checks and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Hardwood

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
H 16 in W 20 in D 60 in
Teak Coffee Table Cicade Design
Located in DE MEERN, UT
laminated teak veneer with epoxy and carbon fibre. The translucent table top is made of faberglass and epoxy
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Teak

Teak Coffee Table Cicade Design
Teak Coffee Table Cicade Design
H 22.45 in W 38.98 in D 28.75 in
California Redwood Burl Coffee Table
Located in New Hope, PA
This coffee table features a slab of Redwood burl sourced from Northern California. Burls are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing an extraordinary coffee table crafted from ancient Bog Oak and durable epoxy resin
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2010s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel

Wooden coffee table with steel base
Wooden coffee table with steel base
H 12.21 in W 62.41 in D 29.73 in
Whirpool Coffee Table by Olexandr Pinchuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Whirpool Coffee Table by Olexandr Pinchuk Dimensions: D 110 x H 35 cm. Materials: Wood, iron, oil
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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Whirpool Coffee Table by Olexandr Pinchuk
Whirpool Coffee Table by Olexandr Pinchuk
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, coffee table, circa 1970. Brass leg, marble imitation in resin on the top.   
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, circa 1970
Maison Jansen, Coffee Table, circa 1970
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only)
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
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2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Olive Black Resin River Coffee Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Coffee Table This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Epoxy Resin, Olive, Wood

Olive Black Resin River Coffee Table
Olive Black Resin River Coffee Table
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H 18 in W 27 in D 55 in
“Lunar Gate” Organic Modern, Energy Coffee Table
Located in Draper, UT
process. One might consider this more than a simple coffee table. Embedded within the mystical fractal
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Opal, Silver

“Dumbell” Sculptural Coffee Table / Sculpture / Object
Located in Maastricht, NL
“DUMBELL” sculptural coffee table / sculpture / object / Two metal spheres seemingly flow like
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

Roma Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
The unique structure of this round coffee table is made of 8 x 8 mm steel rods with Roman numbers
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Roma Coffee Table
Roma Coffee Table
H 19.69 in Dm 27.56 in
Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created
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20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Terra Forma Coffee Table Aquamarine Resin and Concrete
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
Introducing the TerraForma Coffee Table—a breathtaking union of artistry and form. Crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (table base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
“Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
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2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Coffee Table Vittoria
Located in PARIS, FR
Terrazzo and steel coffee table is the must-have piece of our collection. Both glamorous and urban, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table Vittoria
Coffee Table Vittoria
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Branch Coffee Table by Alex Muradian
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Introducing our Branch Coffee Table, inspired by the growth of oak tree branches that are revealed
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Bronze

“Untouchables” Sculptural Streamline Shaped Coffee Table (base only)
Located in Maastricht, NL
Untouchables” sculptural streamline coffee table (table base only) “Untouchables” coffee-table is
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2010s Dutch Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Jasper Coffee Table, Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking curved jasper coffee table features a charred black oak base with blackened
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Steel

artist made brutalist coffee table gold pink resin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of a kind, artist made, brutalist coffee table or side table. Solid birch (with bark accents
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood, Birch, Paint

Contemporary Handcrafted Leaf Epoxy Resin Coffee Table & Epoxy Art
Located in İnegöl, TR
LEAF EPOXY RESIN COFFEE TABLE & MODERN ART This epoxy coffee table emerges as a unique work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Center Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Wood

Grand Pedestal Coffee Table, Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The elegant Grand Pedestal coffee table features a beveled zinc encased in resin tabletop and a
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Zinc

Gotham Coffee Table - Customizable Wood, Metal and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The luxurious Gotham coffee table features a two-tiered tabletop and an elegantly curved
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Post Modern Glossy Laquered Red Coffee Table with Glass Table Top, Italy 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Post Modern glossy laquered red coffee table with glass table top, Italy 1980s. Stunning Post
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

Burl Wood Coffee Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation. Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion. Each table
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail...

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Steel

Burl Wood Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation. Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion. Each table
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

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Steel

Midnight River Coffee Table - Cottonwood Burl & Smoked Resin
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning union of nature's elegance and modern design. Finished with a highly resistant ceramic coating for unrivaled durability. An exceptional piece that commands attention in an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Epoxy Resin, Oak, Burl

Jasper Coffee Table Customizable Metal, Wood and Resin
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and striking curved jasper coffee table features a black oak and bronze base, and an
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Bronze

Unique Round Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous vintage modern cocktail table features an unusual sculpted base made of epoxy resin
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Epoxy Resin

Roma Short Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
This short coffee table is part of the Roma series and can be combined with its taller version for
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roma Short Coffee Table
Roma Short Coffee Table
H 14.57 in Dm 39.38 in
Olis coffee table in resina e metallo di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
Silo and Olis are metal coffee tables with a resin top. Their shape derives from the study of
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel

1977 Mixed Metal 4 Part Signed Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful 4 part mixed metal and resin coffee table that is signed and dated on each section. In
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare "Sculpted Bronze" Coffee Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare coffee table model PE-131 by renowned furniture designer Paul Evans. This unique "Cityscape
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Metal

Contemporary Yellow Resin Metropolis Coffee Table By Laurids Gallée
Located in 1204, CH
The name derives from Fritz Lang's 1920's masterpiece and the repetitive structures that draw the movies' cityscape were a big inspiration for the design. The aim was to create a mat...
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2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin

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Epoxy Table Coffee For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic epoxy table coffee available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of organic material, resin and epoxy resin, every epoxy table coffee was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a epoxy table coffee, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 32 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect epoxy table coffee — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A epoxy table coffee, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made epoxy table coffee has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wüd Furniture Design, Paul Evans and Flair Florence are consistently popular.

How Much is a Epoxy Table Coffee?

Prices for a epoxy table coffee start at $880 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $4,000.

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 Epoxy Table Coffee
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, epoxy resin is good for finishing table tops. It is a pourable, self-leveling resin perfect for preserving table tops, bar tops and counters. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and contemporary resin-topped furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 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.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.