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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
Danish Rosewood Telephone Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unusual Mid-Century Modern telephone table features seven dovetailed drawers and a drop front
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Telephone Table Mahogany Wood Leather
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
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
Ico Parisi Style Telephone Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian telephone console table in the style of Ico Parisi.
Very good original vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
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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