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Why is it called a coffee table?
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Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Guillerme & Chambron Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak with Ceramic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, coffee table, oak, ceramic, France, 1960s
Charming coffee table by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, crafted in solid oak with three in...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Oak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Expertly Refinished
over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
Stainless Steel Freeform Coffee Table in The Style of Karl Springer.
Located in New York, NY
1980's Freeform stainless steel coffee table in the style of Karl Springer.
Light surface scratches consistent with wear.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Old Japanese Keyaki Wood Craftsman's Work Table TA139
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique work table once used by a Japanese craftsman, made of solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood. It is believed to date from around 1950 to 1980. The keyaki timber is e...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Giuseppe Rivadossi Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, coffee table, oak, Italy, 1970s
A beautifully crafted coffee table in solid oak by Giuseppe Rivadossi. Defined by its bold architectural f...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Gold Leaf Waterfall Coffee Table Att. Dennis & Leen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th-century neoclassical style gold leafed waterfall coffee table attributed to Dennis And Leen after it had been acquired by Formations. The gold leafing has been pr...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Gold Leaf
