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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
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Gianfranco Frattini Round Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, coffee table, model '774', walnut, glass, Italy, 1960 Designed by Gianfranco Frattini for a sophisticated residential project in Mil...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Michel Mangematin sculptural coffee table France 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare coffee table by Michel Mangematin and Roger Bruny and manufactured by Galeri Balt in France in 1965. Fantastic design of the solid bronze base that has a stretched three dimensi...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Chan Coffee Table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and impressive bronze and pewter Chan coffee table designed by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Pair of coffee table, lacquered wood, circa 1970, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of end tables with double trays, olive green lacquered wood, circa 1970, France. Height 42 cm, width 72 cm, depth 42 cm.
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Roger Capron Large ‘Shogun’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Shogun' coffee table, ceramic, stained wood, France, 1960s Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. This spec...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

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