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When did coffee tables become popular?

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When did coffee tables become popular?
Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Roger Capron, "Shogun" coffee table, signed, 1960 , France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Roger Capron "Shogun" Coffee Table, 1960s French Design, Ceramic & Wood, Japandi Style Description: This iconic "Shogun" coffee table by Roger Capron, created in France during ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

1960s Roger Capron Style Brutalist Oak Coffee Table, Red Ceramic Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak frame construction supports a grid of red-glazed ceramic tiles in varying hues. Chunky rectangular legs provide architectural support beneath the low-profile form. The tile surfa...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

"Freeform Too" Organic Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Freeform Too" Coffee Table by Last Workshop In natural walnut finish with natural oak legs. 58"L x 33" x 14"H A unique and intriguing silhouette of a modern coffee table. A thick 2...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

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Brass

Original Carl Aubock Walnut Tree Trunk Coffee Sofa Table, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An authentic vintage sculptural „Baumtisch“ tree trunk table from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck II. This unusual minimalist piece is made from a walnut wood slab wit...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Brass

Late Meiji Period Japanese Coffee/Tea Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, functional coffee/tea table from turn of the century Japan. Constructed in cedar with plenty of internal storage. Perfectly patinated.
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cedar

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