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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 Round Coffee Table with Floral Imprints in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s This table is another exquisite example of Roger Capron’s work, showcasing a round tabletop composed of his preferred mater...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, ‘Sou-Chong’ coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1971 Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both t...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, coffee table, Brazilian hardwood (Pequi), Brazil, 1970s This exceptional hand-carved coffee table embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: a deep ...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

1970s Modern Burl Wood Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burl walnut veneered plinth style coffee table. The base is painted black. The body is a Burl veneer. It is most likely walnut. It is done in the manner of Milo Baug...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl

Handcrafted Black Cast Stone Oval Coffee Table Strawberry by Alentes Atelier
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
A quietly sculptural table defined by soft geometry and balanced proportions. Handcrafted in Greece from Alentes’ proprietary cast stone, its solid mass and gently contoured form len...
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2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cast Stone

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