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Roche Bobois Glass Coffee Table

French Coffee Table by Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in L'Escala, ES
This coffee table by Roche Bobois is produced in France during the 1970s. Rectangular with four
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

French Coffee Table by Roche Bobois, 1970s
French Coffee Table by Roche Bobois, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Roche Bobois, Large Chrome Coffee Table, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
with 2 clear glass shelves. This is a model by famous French maker Roche Bobois, Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Coffee table, by Roche Bobois, France, Circa 1980
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful patinated iron coffee table. The square beveled glass top rests on four marble balls
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Iron

Roche Bobois Coffee Table in Travertine, France, circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Teardrop shaped travertine coffee table by Roche Bobois, France, circa 1970. Designer: Unknown
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Italian Murano Glass Coffee Table by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful Italian Murano glass coffee table with Sommerso glass legs by Maurice Barilone for
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1990s Italian Center Tables

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

"Speed Up" coffee Table by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, 2005
By Sacha Lakic
Located in Brussels , BE
futuristic motorcycles and automobiles. In 2005, he created the "Speed Up" collection for Roche Bobois
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Mikado coffee table by Maurice Barilone
By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Maurice Barilone for the brand Roche Bobois. The table top is made of transparent glass 12 mm, with a
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1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Mikado coffee table by Maurice Barilone
Mikado coffee table by Maurice Barilone
H 16.93 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Table Verre Noir, Michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Black glass table - Michel Boyer Edition: Roche Bobois 4 swivelling trays circa 1990 Measures
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1990s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Table Verre Noir, Michel Boyer
Table Verre Noir, Michel Boyer
H 18.9 in Dm 51.19 in
Roche Bobois “Mah Jong” Sofa & Table – In Missoni Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
making any number of seating-configurations, and a complimenting glass-topped cocktail-table, from the
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2010s Sofas

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Fabric

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Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
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Mah Jong ‘Jean-Paul Gaultier’ edition by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
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Rare Roche Bobois Bed Frame, King Sized
By Roche Bobois
Located in Paris, ON
A rare and outstanding king sized bed frame designed and made by iconic Roche Bobois. This bed frame is made of genuine leather and high quality foam. The piece is tagged and labele...
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Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata
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Located in Alsdorf, NW
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Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Concrete Side Table "A" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
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Spina Table in Lac Wood Bordeaux 1 Edit by Portego
By Portego, Cara e Davide
Located in Stienta, IT
Spina is a collection of tables, seating and consoles characterized by a dense skeletal base that supports a smaller horizontal plane along its axis. The thicknesses and proportio...
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
By Roche Bobois
Located in Grenoble, FR
A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Cidue, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sober, elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern cocktail table or dry bar by Willy Rizzo for Cidue. The table captures the elegance of 1970 design with its low, sleek, seamless aesthetic. ...
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Angelo Mangiarotti Mid-Century Travertine Table for Up & Up
Located in London, GB
A large open square travertine coffee table by legendary designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Up&Up Italy. Italy, c1970s. A large honed travertine top sits neatly over removable s...
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa or coffee table with smoked glass top and chrome legs
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MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
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French Roche Bobois Nickel & Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, 1970s
By Roche Bobois
Located in New London, CT
Artfully made from brushed nickel with tile and glass inlay, this 70s era table from Roche Bobois
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Hollywood Regency French Style Brass Glass Cocktail Table after Maison Jansen
Located in De Klinge, BE
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Roche Bobois Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table from France made by iconic brand Roche Bobois. This piece has a glass circular top
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
this coffee table instead of the original plexi glass one. This table comes from Roche Bobois a luxury
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Vintage Chrome Trestle Coffee Table from Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Unique coffee table consisting of two chrome trestle and a clear glass top. Acquired in the
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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Roche Bobois Carrara Marble and Glass Post Modern Round Cocktail Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Hartford, CT
cocktail table. There are two pieces of slotted glass that fit into a luxurious sculpted piece of carrara
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Roche Bobois Coffee Table 1970 in the Style of Willy Rizzo
By Roche Bobois
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roche Bobois coffee table 1970 in the style of Willy Rizzo Smoked glass top on a square base in
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Vincenzo Maiolino Ovni Cocktail Table with Clear Glass for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois low OVNI ø.90 cocktail table designed by Vincenzo Maiolino. The steel base has a black
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Vincenzo Maiolino Ovni Cocktail Table with Smoked Glass for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois low OVNI ø.90 cocktail table designed by Vincenzo Maiolino. The steel base has a black
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Roche Bobois “Mikado” coffee table by Maurice Barilone
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Mikado” coffee table designed by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois in the 1990s. Base is
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Murano Glass Coffee Table by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois, Italy
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Munich, DE
Barilone for Roche Bobois, Italy, 1980s. Executed in three Murano Art Glass base elements and clear glass
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Abstract Geometric Wood and Glass Low Square Coffee Table Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Ligne Roset
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract geometric wood and glass low square coffee table attributed to Roche Bobois. It is made of
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1990s European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maurice Barilone Sculpted Steel Voiles Coffee Table for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Maurice Barilone sculpted steel VOILES coffee table for Roche Bobois. Sculpted steel with a black
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Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois Evol Glass Cocktail Table, 2018
By Cedric Ragot, Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
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20th Century Roche Bobois Cocktail Coffee Table Designed by Paul Michel c. 1975
By Paul Michel, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
luxury interiors brand Roche Bobois. An exotic wood veneer finishes the table top and pops out
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20th Century Roche Bobois Cocktail Coffee Table Designed By Paul Michel, c.1975
By Paul Michel, Roche Bobois
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
luxury interiors brand Roche Bobois. An exotic wood veneer finishes the table top and pops out
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By Alessandro Busana, Roche Bobois
Located in Hamburg, PA
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Black Glass Top Coffee Table Bar by Roche Bobois
Located in Pasadena, CA
A black glass top coffee table with a black lacquered base and brushed steel around the top which
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elegant Large Burgundy Lacquered and Brass Coffee Table with 2 Glass
By Roche Bobois
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
has two clear glass shelves. This is a French piece, probably by Roche Bobois, that was made circa
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Murano Glass Coffee Table by Maurice Barilone, 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage coloured murano glass coffee table by Maurice Barilone and R. Angelo for Roche Bobois
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Located in Houston, TX
Vintage geometric glass and marble coffee table by Roche Bobois. Although I believe the table to be
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By Roche Bobois
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful coffee table or end table manufactured in France by Roche Bobois in 1970s. Black
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Coffee Table or End Table by Roche Bobois, France, 1970
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By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
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By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A Postmodern Murano glass coffee table designed by Italian designer Maurice Barilone (born 1947
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Murano Art Glass Coffee Table Maurice Barilone, R. Angelo & Roche Bobois
By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maurice Barilone, reflex Angelo & Roche Bobois, Murano art glass coffee table. Gorgeous custom
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Vincenzo Maiolino OVNI Cocktail Table For Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois low OVNI cocktail table designed by Vincenzo Maiolino. The steel base has a black
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By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
Roche Bobois low OVNI ø.70 cocktail table designed by Vincenzo Maiolino. The steel base has a black
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Steel Coffee Table by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Maurice Barilone, Roche Bobois
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Architectural Brutalist coffee table designed by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois. The use of
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By Roche Bobois, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Michel Dumas
Located in Labrit, Landes
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois French Mid-Century modern coffee table with glass top and plexiglas
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Mah Jong Outdoor Sofa with Table In Missoni Fabric by Roche Bobois, France 2020
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Malibu, US
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Roche Bobois INDO Tempered Glass and Wood End or Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 31.5" / D 21.5" / H 15" Drawer dimensions: W 14" / D 18" A beautiful Roche Bobois
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Roche Bobois Steel and Glass Cocktail/Coffee Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Roche Bobois rectangular steel and glass cocktail/coffee table with four polished stainless steel
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Unique Prototype Coffee Table by Sacha Lakic for Roche & Bobois
By Sacha Lakic, Roche Bobois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular mat gold lacquer coffee table by Sacha Lakic for Roche & Bobois. Based on the
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Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage coffee table designed by Roche Bobois. Lucite and brass frame with glass top and bottom.
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Vintage Roche Bobois Table
Vintage Roche Bobois Table
H 14 in W 52.5 in D 32.75 in
Roche Bobois Convertible Rotating 2-Tier Coffee Table
By Leon Rosen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Super chic modern rotating 2-tier coffee table by Pace. Materials tempered glass, steel
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Glass Waterfall Coffee/Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful glass waterfall glass coffee/cocktail table in the style of Roche Bobois
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H 16 in W 47 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage coffee table. attributed to roche bobois. lucite and brass frame. glass.
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Vintage Lucite Coffee Table
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Roche Bobois Wenge Coffee Table with Smoked Acrylic Perspex and Smoked Glass Top
By Roche Bobois
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Space Age coffee table by Roche Bobois with a tanned perspex base and a bronze smoked
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Roche Bobois Wengé Low Coffee Table V-Shaped Smoked Acrylic and Glass
By Roche Bobois
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Space Age style coffee table with a V-base made of wengé wood and transparent bronze
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Roche Bobois Metropolis Low Coffee or Cocktail Table, 20th Century
Located in San Antonio, TX
Sleek white glass and metal low Metropolis coffee or cocktail table by Roche Bobois. 20th century
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Roche Bobois Glass Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic roche bobois glass coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and steel, every roche bobois glass coffee table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roche bobois glass coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each roche bobois glass coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made roche bobois glass coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Roche Bobois, Maurice Barilone and Leon Rosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Roche Bobois Glass Coffee Table?

A roche bobois glass coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,327, while the lowest priced sells for $912 and the highest can go for as much as $7,456.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.