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When was the telephone table invented?
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The telephone table was invented following the advent of the telephone in the late 19th century. Also called the gossip bench, it consists of a chair attached to a side table that features some type of storage, such as a magazine rack or drawers. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique telephone tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Mid Century Telephone Table on 1stDibs
Mid-Century Italian Telephone Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming 1950s Italian telephone table combining a minimalist metal frame with warm wooden shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Black and White Pilastro Telephone Table with Perforated Rack
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Pilastro telephone table with white top, black perforated slanted magazine rack and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Warren Platner Custom Telephone Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Warren Platner custom telephone table for Knoll International, USA, circa 1970. A rare example of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Telephone Table Mahogany Wood Leather, Two Avail.
Located in New York, NY
'telephone table' in Mahagany wood, leather and bass, circa mid-20th century, England. Table has a square top
Category
Mid-20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Telephone Table Mahogany Wood Leather, Two Avail.
Located in New York, NY
'telephone table' in Mahagany wood, leather and bass, circa mid-20th century, England. Table has a square top
Category
Mid-20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Side table or telephone table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmante table à téléphone par Mathieu Matégot à double plateau pouvant servir de bout de canapé
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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