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Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1970s Mastercraft Solid Brass and Glass Square Coffee Table, USA Designed/Made
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage square coffee table designed and manufactured by Mastercraft in the United States during the 1970s. The sculptural solid-brass base features four sweeping architectural suppo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Metal & Glass Brutalist Coffee Table
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A one of a kind Brutalist style Mastercraft coffee table by Artist Bernhard Rohne features acid etched brass panels set into an ebonized wood table frame with brass piping and temper...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Rectangular Greek Key Brass & Glass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Hollywood Regency Greek Key coffee table by Mastercraft with glass bevel edge top on brass frame. The brass tone base has a rich warm patina, the glass has some scratches and ...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Rare and Refined Brass Coffee Table by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Danville, CA
Sophisticated brass coffee table raised on sculpted brass legs with stylized hooved feet by Mastercraft. The brass has its beautiful original antiqued finish along with its bevelled ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Midcentury Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table
By Mastercraft Furniture
USA, circa 1970s
Brass, with beveled smoked glass inserts.
Measures:...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Mastercraft Greek Key Brass Coffee Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft Greek key coffee table brass with glass top insert.
The brass finish shows a fair amount of age including light scratch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
