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What is a skinny table called?
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A skinny table is formally called a console table. It is a long, horizontal and narrow table that is generally positioned behind a sofa or couch. It usually matches the sofa or couch in height but is a few inches shorter in length. Shop a range of antique and vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Japanese Antique Primitive Low Table 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old low table made in Japan.
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The materials used for both the top and base date back ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
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Chestnut
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables
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Cedar
Japanese antique large wooden low table/1868-1920/long table/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A large low table made in Japan from the Meiji to the early Taisho period (1868-1920).
Originally, it seems that it was a work table for sitting and doing some work.
There are countl...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables
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Cedar
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Coffee Table, designed in 2024.
Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
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Ceramic
$5,362 / item
Danish Midcentury Modern round coffee table c1960 by Illum Wikkelso
Located in London, GB
Danish T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. The smoke/grey coloured glass gracefully floats on top .
Dimensions: Height: 16 in (40 cm) Diameter: 36 in ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
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Hardwood
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
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Hand-sculpted ceramic coffee table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze.
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Ceramic
$5,720 / item