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MCM Coffee Table in Walnut and Smoke Glass by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern coffee table designed by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
H 14.18 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Square Alabaster Ashtrays
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
set displayed on a MCM coffee table, side table or bar. They are labeled under the base handcarved.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
MCM Coffee Table with Danish Paper Cord top done in style of Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous, rare coffee or center table done in oak with Danish paper
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Center Tables
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 18.51 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
MCM Italian Travertine Marble Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
travertine marble cocktail coffee table
The top comes off and there is a large secret compartment inside the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wood Cocktail Coffee Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
18" high
44" wide
44" deep
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
MCM Teak Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Swedish table in teak, 1950s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
MCM Chrome Glass & Mirror Floating Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome glass & mirror floating top coffee table.
Featuring a thick
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian MCM Brass and Smoke Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine Italian MCM brass and smoke glass coffee table. A quality piece that works in a variety
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Amoeba Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of Paul Frankl. A chic amoeba shape
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table MCM
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Swedish long and slender coffee table, with dark teak border detail. Slightly rounded
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Coastal MCM Kidney Bean Rattan Coffee Table After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM Rattan coffee table. Done in the manner of the iconic Paul Frankl. A chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage 70s Cork Triangle Pedestal Base Coffee Table Burlwood MCM
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Triangle Cork Coffee Table.
The table is made out of wood and has been veneered in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork
Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro
By Stone International, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Carlo Scarpa, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Travertine Rectangle Coffee Table.
The table is solid travertine.
It's in 2 pieces. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 15.5 in W 49.25 in D 27.25 in
MCM Design Round Glass Top And Star Wooden Base Coffee Table
By John McGuire
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design Round Glass Top And Star Wooden Base Coffee Table composed of a large round and smoked
Category
20th Century Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
1960s Danish MCM Rosewood & Smoked Glass Lighted Cocktail Coffee Table
By Mobelintarsia
Located in Madison, WI
Century table in excellent condition. It is produced my Mobelintarsia Denmark, and the designer is unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
H 15.5 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Geometric Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 18.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Tomlinson Sophisticate MCM Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
MCM Black Abstract Fiberglass Sculptural Base Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Black Abstract Fiberglass Sculptural Base Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
This mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
MCM Mid Century Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage mid century coffee table designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville.. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Plainview, NY
, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table is a testament to timeless mid Century modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Gudme Mobelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Guitar Pick Coffee Table Glass Shelf
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Gudme Mobelfabrik mid century Danish teak guitar pick coffee table with glass shelf
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expandable Lacquered Hunter Green Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with pull-out extensions (expands 12" on each end
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
H 14.25 in W 43.88 in D 23.88 in
Paul Evans Brutalist MCM Stalagmite Coffee Table Signed and Dated PE 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Paul Evans brutalist stalagmite coffee table. An incredible coffee table from the world renown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Oak Rosewood & Inlaid Tile Mosaic Coffee Table! MCM Wegner 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE!
OAK ROSEWOOD & TILE MOSAIC!
DANISH MODERN COFFEE TABLE!
CIRCA 1955.
DIMENSIONS: 48
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 16 in W 48 in D 13 in
1960s Mcm Scandinavian Modern Style Teak Extending Coffee Table Top Att Remploy
By Remploy
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM Scandinavian Modern style teak extending coffee table with sliding top, white
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
H 16.75 in W 43 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Inspirired Custom Cork And Bronze Glass Square Coffee Table Burlwood MCM
By Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Inspired Custom Made Cork Square Coffee Table.
The table is made out of cork & wood
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cork, Glass
H 14.5 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table.
The table has a beautiful patina. Made
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
MCM Lucite Cocktail Table 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Lucite Cocktail Coffee Table 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Baker Furniture Cocktail Table
By Bill Sofield, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Coffee
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
American MCM Walnut Coffee Table with Acid Etched Copper Top by Harry Lunstead
By Harry Lunstead
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous American MCM walnut coffee table with acid etched copper top by Seattle furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak & Brass Coffee Table Attributed to Kurt Ostervig MCM
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of Danish Modern Design attributed to Kurt Ostervig, in soil teak & brass. Book-matched top section, flanked by a subtle lip or gallery, with diagonal struts conn...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 62.5 in D 20.5 in
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful square rosewood coffee table from the 1950s-1960s. Square tube chrome legs.
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table 1960's by Famous British Furniture Designer
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.38 in W 60.04 in D 24.02 in
MCM cane and coffee and side tables in the style of Milo Baughman- set of 3
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome and cane coffee and side tables. Each table has a different
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Driftwood Coffee Table Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(3) painted driftwood and glass tables. Featuring (2) end tables and (1) two tier center table. An
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
pieces.
Exquisite and rare set of two gear tables-- we have the very rare lamp end table and the coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Two Tier Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish midcentury coffee table features a striking matched wood finish with sturdy chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Tall Vintage Modern Coffee Table
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage modern bronze finish glass top square coffee table makes a simple yet striking
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian MCM Travertine Hexagon Base Round Glass Top Dining Dinette Table Mint!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern travertine hexagon base round glass top dining dinette table mint!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Mahogany coffee table with turned legs and brass caps on the feet. The tabletop is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern "Siesta" Coffee Table Attr. Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish Scandinavian Modern bentwood "siesta" coffee table attributed to Westnofa furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
Vintage Coffee Table by Tarm Stole for Møbelfabrik
By Tarm Stole
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning coffee table by Tarm Stole for OG Møbelfabrik. Featuring demi bullnosed edges and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Travertine Marble & Brass Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Travertine marble & brass cocktail coffee table
We have many other similar tables listed separately
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish coffee table crafted of rich teak on a chrome base. Note the pull-out laminate shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish table in Teak, 1960s. This clever coffee table converts to a game/dining table with an
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Glass & Brass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pace Collection
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Lake Worth, FL
glass & brass coffee cocktail table by Pace
Approximate Measurements in Inches
18.5" high
36
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Style Mactan Stone Tessellated Marble Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mactan Stone Tessellated Marble + Beveled Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Approximate Measurements
Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone
Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Sofa Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace Mid Century brass and glass coffee sofa table
Measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 26.5 high
See
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-tier Coffee Table
The sides have a slight faux stone look. The top surfaces are smooth.
Approximate
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table by renowned Swedish furniture designer Carl Malmsten (1888
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table "Copacabana", circa 1955, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot coffee table "Copacabana".
Made with steel.
Enameled in white.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Tile and Rosewood Coffee Table by Findahls Møbelfabrik
By Findahls Møbelfabrik 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern Danish ceramic tile and rosewood coffee table by Findahls
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 16 in W 53.25 in D 29.25 in
Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 13.25 in W 59.5 in D 14.5 in
Maitland Smith Style 2 Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
tone tessellated stone brass inlay coffee cocktail table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
16
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 16 in W 37 in D 37 in
Maitland Smith Style 2 Tone Tessellated Stone Brass Inlay Coffee Cocktail Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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MCM Maitland Smith style 2 tone tessellated stone & brass inlay coffee cocktail table.
Approximate
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 16 in W 56 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Profile Coffee Table by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous mid-century modern low profile coffee table by Paul Mc Cobb for The Planner Group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
H 15 in W 60 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Angular Coffee Table by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk in Teak
Located in Deland, FL
As architecturally fascinating as it is aesthetically pleasing this iconic coffee table, designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
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Mcm Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each mcm coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a mcm coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mcm coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Ingmar Relling, Lane Acclaim and Andre Bus each produced at least one beautiful mcm coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mcm Coffee Table?
Prices for a mcm coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,698.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mcm Coffee Table
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 2024How 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, 2024The 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 19, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
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