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What is a cafe table?

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What is a cafe table?
A cafe table is characterized by its flexibility and efficiency as a table surface. They are designed to be easily moveable and lightweight. Café tables are made of a variety of materials and typically feature ornate flourishes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cafe tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Pierre Cardin Cage-Form Brass Dining Table Base, Ca. 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Peabody, MA
These bases can be used individually as a cafe style table or in tandem with a larger dining sized top.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Outdoor Garden Patio Poolside Dining Cafe Table att. to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural garden, patio, poolside dining, cafe style table in wrought iron and metal mesh.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XVI Style Painted Round Table with Marble Top and Fluted Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its compact scale makes it useful as a side table, center table, occasional table, or small breakfast or café-style table, depending on the setting.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Marble

French Industrial Iron Folding Bistro Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century art deco era cafe style table.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

5 Piece Faux Bamboo Dinette Set by Prince Seating Co.
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic 5 piece dinette set which includes a square glass top cafe style table and four armless dining chairs.
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Ebonized Iron Round Café Table, 19th Century Biedermeier Style
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor ebonized iron round cafe table with 4 legs supported with a stretcher and an open woven design top (Related Item: 020067)
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

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