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Cobra Side Table

Amazing Pair of Cobra Side Tables Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this amazing pair of cobra side tables attributed to Arturo Pani. Great
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rebar Steel Side Table With Starphire Glass Top
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Cobra side table is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel
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2010s Canadian Industrial Side Tables

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Steel

Rebar Steel Side Table With Starphire Glass Top
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Cobra side table is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel
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2010s Canadian Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary colourful resin GEM side table by Cobra Studios
Located in 1204, CH
unique items. Cobra studios is a Brussels based creative studio founded by Kenny Decommer and Hugues
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2010s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary colourful resin GEM side table by Cobra Studios
Located in 1204, CH
unique items. Cobra studios is a Brussels based creative studio founded by Kenny Decommer and Hugues
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2010s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary colourful resin GEM side table by Cobra Studios
Located in 1204, CH
unique items. Cobra studios is a Brussels based creative studio founded by Kenny Decommer and Hugues
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2010s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary colourful resin GEM side table by Cobra Studios
Located in 1204, CH
unique items. Cobra studios is a Brussels based creative studio founded by Kenny Decommer and Hugues
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2010s Belgian Side Tables

Materials

Resin

COBRA Nightstand
Located in Cairo, EG
The "COBRA" nightstand is the first piece from a new line of furniture inspired by the undulating
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2010s Egyptian Side Tables

Materials

Maple

COBRA Nightstand
COBRA Nightstand
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
BLACK COBRA nightstand
Located in Cairo, EG
The “BLACK COBRA” is the sister of the “COBRA” nightstand. This is a new line of furniture that is
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2010s Egyptian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

BLACK COBRA nightstand
BLACK COBRA nightstand
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Important Cobra and Situationist Group Artist Constant Table Set
By Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare and important set of three "IJHORST" tables designed by important COBRA group artist and
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Vintage 1950s Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Important Cobra and Situationist Group Artist Constant Custom Table
By Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare and important custom "IJHORST" table with special artisan made glass top designed by
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wire

Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Red And White Cobra Skin
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Karl Springer style telephone table, drinks table, wrapped in authentic red and white dyed cobra
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Yellow Cobra with Brass Castors 1985, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in yellow cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Cobra Telephone Table with Brass Castors 1988 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in beige cobra with moire silk on the bottom in brass castors by Karl
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Cobra Headboard Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer thi Cobra Headboard attributed to Arturo Pani. Made in brass and bronze and laton. Great
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Cobra Headboard Attributed to Arturo Pani
Cobra Headboard Attributed to Arturo Pani
H 65.75 in W 70.87 in D 3.94 in
Big Size Cobra Headboard Attributed to Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1960. We offer this Big Size Cobra Headboard attributed to Arturo Pani. Made in brass and
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer "Bristol Side Table" in Black Cobra 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted "Bristol Side Table" in black cobra with drawer by Karl Springer, American 1980's
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Vintage 1980s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Glass

Rare Gino Sarfatti Cobra Table Lamp by Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
or as a desk or side table light it retains the manufactures label to the inside shade by Arteluce
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare and Fantastic Polished Brass Cobra Coffee Table by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare coffee table by Arturo Pani, 1960s. The table is supported on all four sides by fantastic
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Space Age Dining Set with Six Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino and Matching Table
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
preeminent creations certainly are tables, chairs and lounge chairs in chromed metal, often sinuously shaped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Golden Hollywood Regency Horse Sculpture Table or Side Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vienna, AT
A gold-plated sculptural Hollywood Regency style table lamp from the 1970s in the shape of a horse
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Bookshelf Made From Solid Brass And SolidStainless Steel
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. The Cobra side table is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel used
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Macassar Ebony Cabinet In High Gloss With Italian Marble Top & Brass Details
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
drawers have soft closing slides that keep the drawers from slamming. The Cobra side table is part of
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Restored Stick Reed Rattan Cathedral Arm Lounge Chair with Cobra Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
style arches along the side with a cobra-shaped seat back. 1930, United States We only purchase
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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Black Leather "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
preeminent creations certainly are tables, chairs and lounge chairs in chromed metal, often sinuously shaped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Restored Original Paul Frankl 3-Strand Half Moon Lounge Chair Cobra Back Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
oversized cobra seat back. Included with the lounge chair is a matching ottoman featuring arched side legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Woven Wicker "Peacock" Throne Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
armrest and a fan cobra backrest featuring a decorative spindle back. The set includes a matching large
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
and two uraeii /cobras N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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By Venini
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Pair of fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers made by 46 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with cha...
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Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle
By Simone Crestani
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21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
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Murano Glass

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

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Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Pompeii Verdigris Bronze Table with Nike and Trophy, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
This table is a rare reproduction of an artifact discovered in the excavations of Pompeii. The original is in the Naples National Archeological Museum. The bronze table is supported ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

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Bronze

Karl Springer Style Tessellated Smith Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Robert Marcius, Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the console table alone. The wall mounted bar and chairs are sold separately. Vintage 1980s, Post Modern, tessellated stone console table attributed to Maitland ...
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Console Tables

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Stone, Brass

Iron & Glass Coffee Table in Faux Verdigris Finish After Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Giacometti style large patinated bronze verdigris wrought-iron welded steel base. Water rounded edge glass inset top. Wonderful depth in detailing. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Kartell Jolly Side Table in Pink by Paolo Rizzatto
By Kartell, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40 x 40 x 40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side table made of transparent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Faceted Crystal and Glass Lamp Pair, 1950s, Newly Rewired
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of faceted crystal lamps with glass bases, 1950s. Great size as table or bedside lamps. When the lamps are on, the faceted crystal pieces catch the light beautifully. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Unfinished curved sofa stands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Verdigris Patinated Brass Lotus Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Verdigris patinated brass lotus lamp by Marbro Measure: 28 inches to the top of lotus.
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Table Lamps

Large Czech Republic Glass Fruit Basket on Columned Base Accent Light or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage accent table light is unsigned with respect to the maker, but presumed to have originated from the Czech Republic and date to approximately 1960 and done in a classical ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Pierre Chapo T 22 B in French Elm, 1971
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Table Pierre Chapo T 22 B in French Orme, 1971 Date under the shelf his table can also serve as desk, console. Table of great elegance, a pure design approaching Charlotte Perriand. ...
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Antique 1770s French Modern Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Table Pierre Chapo T 22 B in French Elm, 1971
Table Pierre Chapo T 22 B in French Elm, 1971
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 61.42 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. In 1968 he received the Amer...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Contemporary Hot Pink Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A contemporary design classic by the Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Seemingly solid objects with a magical glowing edge. The unique translucent and highly polished properties of t...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

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Space Age Dining Set with Six Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino and Matching Table
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milan, IT
preeminent creations certainly are tables, chairs and lounge chairs in chromed metal, often sinuously shaped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Rare Black Leather "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milan, IT
preeminent creations certainly are tables, chairs and lounge chairs in chromed metal, often sinuously shaped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Antique Elephant & Cobra Carved Wood & Bone Side Table
By Marina Toscano
Located in Bensalem, PA
Unique octagonal antique elephant & cobra wood carved table with bone inlay
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Vintage 1950s Balinese Bohemian Side Tables

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Karl Springer 2 Tier Hexagonal Side Table in Gray Cobra, 1985, 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
2 tier hexagonal side table in gray cobra by Karl Springer, American 1985 (label on bottom reads
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Silk, Wood

Telephone Table in Black Cobra by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in black cobra by Karl Springer, American 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Karl Springer Exceptionally Crafted Telephone Table in Cobra Skin
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fine "Telephone Table" covered in black and white cobra skin with brass casters by Karl Springer
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Telephone Table in Black Cobra 1985 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in black cobra on brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1985. (Signed
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Exceptionally Crafted Telephone Table in Cobra Skin, 2002
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fine "Telephone Table" covered in cobra skin with brass casters designed by Karl Springer and made
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Telephone Table in Black Cobra by Karl Springer (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Large "Telephone Table" covered in black cobra designed by Karl Springer, American 1970’s (label
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Karl Springer Pair of "Telephone Tables" Covered in Cobra Skin, 2002
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine "Telephone Tables" covered in brown cobra skin with brass casters by Karl Springer
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Tall Telephone Table in Brown Cobra Skin 2002 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Tall "Telephone Table" in rich brown cobra on brass castors by Karl Springer Ltd, American, 2002
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Early 2000s American Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Karl Springer Pair of Telephone Tables in Lacquered Black Cobra 1990s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of telephone tables in lacquered black cobra with bottoms in moire silk by Matthews and Parker
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1990s American Modern Side Tables

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Animal Skin, Silk, Wood

Original 1960s Italian Large Space Age Design "Cobra" Table Lamp by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in München, DE
Original 1960s Italian space age table lamp model "Cobra" by Guzzini. Great futuristic Space Age
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Karl Springer Pair of Table Lamps In Bronze With Black Cobra ca 1972
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of meticulously crafted table lamps with black cobra on all sides with bronze fittings and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Amazing Cobra Set 'Armchairs and Side Table' by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The set includes 3 pieces, 2 amazing armchairs in solid brass and one side table, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Multi Positions Italian Desk /Table Lamp with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful Italian desk lamp, cobra lamp style, in black metal painted original finish, with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Italian Mid Century Modern Elio Martinelli "Vertebrae" 660 Large Desk Table Lamp
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Miami, FL
internalized black wire to one side of the arm. Retains paper label on arm base and fully marked on the bottom
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Suite Cabinet Table Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
the side rails, the legs unified with cross rails with a central tray decorated with four cobras
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Indian Rosewood Suite
Located in Martlesham, GB
the side rails, the legs unified with cross rails with a central tray decorated with four cobras
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Antique 1880s Indian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Indian Rosewood Suite
19th Century Indian Rosewood Suite
H 72 in W 36 in D 18 in
Restored Art Deco Stick Reed Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set Livingroom
Located in Van Nuys, CA
seat features cobra-shaped arms that lead into the back of with arched sides made from steam-bent reed
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Karl Springer "Telephone Table" Covered in Cobra Skin 1991, signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Telephone Table" covered in brown cobra with moire silk on the bottom and brass casters by Karl
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Illuminating Coffee Table, Henri Fernandez, c.1970
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning and striking coffee table or side table in the form of a cobra, sculpted in a figure of
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper, Brass

Cobra Skin Parsons Table by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Cobra skin parsons style side table by Karl Springer. Classic, elegant parsons style side
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Antique Walnut 'Cobra' Side Table.
Located in Lancashire, GB
This is a good quality, Edwardian antique walnut side table which is a good, original colour. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

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Walnut

Bronze and Marble Side Table after Edgar Brandt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Based on Brandt's tall standing cobra lamp of the 1920's, this charming "smoker" table also
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Vintage 1970s Side Tables

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Bronze

Anglo-Indian Table
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
An early 20th century Anglo-Indian table with cobra snake legs.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables

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Pair of Genuine Cobra 1-Drawer Side Tables/Nite Stands
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of cobra 1-drawer side tables/nite stands
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21st Century and Contemporary End Tables

Cobra Skin Hexagonal Side Table by Karl Springer, circa 2001
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Karl Springer hexagonal side table covered in lacquered cobra skin in a cognac color way
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Early 2000s American End Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

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Cobra Side Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cobra side table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every cobra side table was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage cobra side table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cobra side table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cobra side table bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cobra side table over the years, but those crafted by Troy Smith Studio, Karl Springer and Constant Nieuwenhuys are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cobra Side Table?

A cobra side table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,719, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
Questions About Cobra Side Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.