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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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Roger Capron Rare 'Alouette' Coffee Table in Ceramic Tiles and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron 'Alouette' coffee table, ceramic brown tiles, beech, France, 1960s
A striking and rare coffee table by Roger Capron, model 'Alouette', crafted in France. The design co...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron Oval Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron coffee table, ceramic, beech, France, 1960s
A beautiful coffee table by Roger Capron, crafted in France during the 1960s. The design pairs a warm wooden frame with an o...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
Roger Capron 'Cuvette' Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, 'Cuvette' coffee table, ceramic, steel, France, 1960s
An exceptional Cuvette coffee table by Roger Capron, designed in France during the 1960s. One of Capron's most ic...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Steel
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
Roger Capron ‘Sou-Chong’ Coffee Table in Ceramic and Wood
By Roger Capron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roger Capron, ‘Sou-Chong’ coffee table, ceramic, stained beech, France, 1971
Lovely French coffee table with wonderful composed ceramic tiles by French designer Roger Capron. Both t...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Beech
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Table for Meblo Slovenia 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Wood
