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Vintage Teakwood Coffee Table with Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Coffee Table With Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s
This is a beautiful, not too striking
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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H 22.84 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Thai Blue Washed Teakwood Waisted Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai blue washed teakwood waisted coffee table from the mid 20th century with hump back
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Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
20th Century, Danish Andreas Tuck Teakwood Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern round coffee table made of hand crafted Teakwood. The Danish side
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Design Large Teakwood Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lisse, NL
shape are mostly used as sofa/coffee tables standing free in front of a couch. This undeniably cool
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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H 17.3 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Johannes Andersen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage teakwood coffee table with two drawers and screwable legs.
The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
H 21.06 in W 60.24 in D 22.44 in
Modern Contemporary Teakwood Coffee/ Sofa Table, Open Worked, 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional looking, modern teakwood coffe table or sofa table, elaborately handcrafted by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare pk59 Coffee Table with Unique Teakwood Top
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munich, DE
matt chromed iron base with EKC press mark. original light teakwood top with amazing grain.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
20th Century Danish Teakwood Oval Sofa Table - Vintage Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish oval sofa, side table made of hand crafted Teakwood in good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
No Reserve
H 19.75 in W 62.75 in D 25.25 in
1960s Frem Røjle Long Coffee Table Teakwood Embellished Design Denmark
By Frem Røjle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coffee table
1960s Frem Røjle Long coffee table teakwood Embellished Banded Design Denmark
Maker
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century Swedish Modern Teakwood Berg Coffee, Sofa Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish Berg coffee table made of hand crafted polished, partly
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Scandinavian Side Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Teakwood and Beech
By Finn Juhl, Peder Moos
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small side table from the 1950s with drum stick legs and a curved top in solid teakwood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in
Very Rare and Exclusive Cocktail Table with Agate Inlays and Teakwood Base
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Munich, DE
Very elegant massive teakwood base with a slate top surrounded by a belt of large agate inlays
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Agate, Slate
Thai Lanna Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary Thai Lan Na coffee table with massive curved legs in the Chinese style. "Lan Na" is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kurt Osterving Teak Coffee Table
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very rare coffee table with reversible top, designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural, Mid-Century Modern heavy brass coffee table with teakwood sabots. Beautiful minor
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Small coffee table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautifully designed coffee table by Arne Hovmand Olsen is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Traditional Indian coffee table in painted wood
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Traditional indian coffee table Hand painted in red and Green.
Very Nice piece in teakwood.
You can
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Danish Teak Coffee Table - Large Vintage Scandinavian Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood with extension
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
No Reserve
H 20 in W 106 in D 22 in
Unique Richard Schultz Coffee Table for Knoll International
By Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
I never saw this model before not in real life and not in any Knoll catalog. Tabletop is teakwood.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1950s Coffee Table in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This coffee table of the 1950s is really a unique piece.
It is a beautiful design and perfectly
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Chunky Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare chunky coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and produced by Westbergs Möbler in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 18.9 in W 51.19 in D 35.04 in
Antique Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Teak Warm Brown Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This robust coffee table was made in the Netherlands in the early 20th century. The table was
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Early 20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 57.88 in D 34.65 in
Scandinavian Modern Mod. 104 Teak and Glass Coffee Table by Sven Ellekaer
By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Vienna, AT
, Denmark 1962. This exquisite coffee table is composed of a beautiful elegant bent teakwood base which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn Coffee Table in Teak
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, coffee table, model 'FD 515' teak, brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.3 in W 39.18 in D 39.18 in
Wonderful and Very Rare Coffee Table by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and very rare extra large coffee table by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq. Black
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.93 in W 74.81 in D 25.99 in
Midcentury Coffee Table in Teak Wood, Ilmari Tapiovaara Attributed from Cantù
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Ilmari Tapiovaara attributed round six legs coffee table in ebonized walnut structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
1950s Industrial Coffee Table Blacked Metal and Thick Solid Teak Wood Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Industrial looking and very strong coffee tables.
These solid as a rock, Industrial style coffee
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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H 17.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner & Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
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H 20 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table "At-10" in Teak, Oak and Cane, Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Iconic and rare Hans J. Wegner coffee table in solid teakwood, oak and rattan cane made by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
A Chinese Inlay Carved Marble Top Coffee
Located in New Haven, CT
A beautiful Chinese teakwood and white marble coffee table, circa 1950. The original top is a
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Unique Signed Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann
Table, Santos Palisander, teak, T1305
Measures: H 37.5 x W
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Palisander, Teak
20th Century Swedish Vintage Seffle Möbelfabrik Teak Side Table by Svante Skogh
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
No Reserve
H 19 in W 60.5 in D 21 in
Square Drink Table Metal Clad Over MDF Handcrafted in India by Alison Spear
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
metal sheets clad over teakwood structure.
Square Drink Table In Copper
Available Sizes : 18" x 18" x
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2010s American Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table
Circa 1999
H 16"
W 49"
D 34"
The
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Sidetable by Trioh Denmark Coffetable or Sofatable Teakwood
By Trioh Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
coffee table it measures length 135cm, width 54cm, height 54cm.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 53.15 in
20th Century Danish Teak Tea Trolley - Vintage Scandinavian Glass Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of hand crafted Teakwood in good condition. The glass top of the Scandinavian coffee, side table is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
No Reserve
H 22.75 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Scandinavian Teak Side Table or Bench by Brode Blindheim
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Miami, FL
3! They can be used together to form a coffee or cocktail table. Surface height is 15.38 in. An
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Midcentury Rectangular Side Table in Teak Wood and Enameled Metal, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury rectangular side table with teakwood top and enameled metal base. This charming
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 23.23 in W 21.46 in D 14.57 in
21st Century Designed Side Tables Teak Wood Brown
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
independently as side tables or small coffee tables.
The Side Tables come in a pair - a taller table that
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2010s Indian Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wicker
Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
and it’s made of teakwood. It’s a fabulous coffee table or a side table or an opulent display table to
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Materials
Teak
Handmade Copper Storage Bench, Stephanie Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in Tulsa, OK
teakwood frame that is clad in bronze and is part of the Stephanie Odegard Collection. Made for use, this
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2010s Nepalese Other Benches
Materials
Copper
Teak Coffee Table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejen Møbelfabrik
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Houston, TX
Honey colored teakwood coffee table designed by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejen Møbelfabrik. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
1964 Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Teakwood Mosaic Coffee Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Elloree, SC
A quintessentially Danish Mid-mod coffee table of solid teak with offset inlaid glass tile mosaic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 19 in W 58 in D 19 in
Midcentury Solid Teakwood Round Cocktail Table Made with Recycled Old Beams
Located in Houston, TX
This solid teak wood round cocktail table is painstakingly handcrafted from hand picked old beams
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Vintage 1950s Indian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Teak Coffee Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Modern coffee table, teakwood is fashioned into a clean-lined coffee table and weathered to a
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Danish Extendable Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This teak coffee table was made in the 1960s. It is made from solid teakwood with foldable side
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen Teak 'Smile' Coffee Table, Denmark, 1957
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural teak coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark. This ‘Smile
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Midcentury UMS Pastoe Coffee Table by Cees Braakman Japanese Series, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Coffee table from the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1960s. The square
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Time Table by Artist Carina Aprile Unique Run
By Carina Aprile
Located in Vigevano, IT
The meeting between Anthaus and artist Carina Aprile created a unique piece of design: The Coffee
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2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
1960s Coffeetable, Teak
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
, bevelled solid teakwood feet. The surface was professionally restored.
Good condition with small traces
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Nesting Tables
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three Kai Kristiansen nesting tables. Teakwood in excellent condition. Use as a coffee
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
Teakwood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Teakwood coffee table. Large at 61 3/4" Long and 30" Deep. Strong vintage style.
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20th Century Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teakwood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, reclaimed bleached teakwood coffee table.
The St. Barts Collection
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Chinese Low Table or Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teakwood coffee table or low table. China, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Povl Dinesen Danish Modern Teakwood Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Well preserved Povl Dinesen solid teak Coffee table made in Copenhagen in the 60's Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
60's Danish Travertine and Teak Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
A sublime Danish design classic...simple, functional, and handsome teakwood coffee table with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
MId Century Modern Studio Solid Teak Coffee Table
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a solid teakwood coffee table with sculptural shape and great quality
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Coffee Table
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark teakwood coffee table with upper raised lip to the edge of the table top and small wood side
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Teakwood Carved Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Vintage Bleached Thai Teakwood Coffee Table, or Howda Bench Traditionally used for Seating on the
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20th Century Thai Furniture
Mid Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl School Teakwood Coffee Table, circa 1950
By Finn Juhl
Located in Big Flats, NY
An vintage midcentury Danish modern coffee table in the manner of Finn Juhl offers teakwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 16.25 in W 60 in D 21 in
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Teakwood Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the teakwood coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every teakwood coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 31 options for an antique or vintage teakwood coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teakwood coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A teakwood coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one teakwood coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Alfred J. Andersen and Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Teakwood Coffee Table?
A teakwood coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,054, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $17,809.
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 Teakwood Coffee Table
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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, 2024The 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, 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.
- 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 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.
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