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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
"Zakatu" table JAPAN 1965
Located in Forest, BE
The Zataku coffee table, designed in the 1960s by Saburō Inui for Tendo Mokko, embodies the timeless elegance of Japanese design. A key figure of his generation, Inui redefined fur...
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Adrian Pearsall 893-TGO Coffee Table w/ Stingray Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti 'Sapo' Coffee Table in Concrete and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti, coffee table 'Sapo', glass, concrete, chromed steel, aluminum, Italy, 1972 Modern, sculptural coffee table designed by Sergio and Giorgio S...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Concrete, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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

Pierre Chapo Inspired Brutalist Round Dark Oak Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy, round coffee table built in the manner of Pierre Chapo. The dark-stained solid oak top measures 3 inches thick, giving the piece a substantial, grounded presence. Four faceted...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

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

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

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