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Hexagonal Taliesin Coffee Table by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of the Taliesin collection that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Henredon in 1955, this fabulous mahogany coffee table features a hexagonal top on a tripod base edged at the top ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Glass Tray-Top Coffee Table Attributed to Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
A well-crafted Hollywood Regency offering, attributed to Baker Furniture, this coffee table comprises a radiating eight-leg wood and brass base and a scalloped tray top of glass rimm...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Chrome and Marble Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sleek coffee table by Pace sets four creamy white marble tiles into a large square chrome base, a great example of 1970s Italian design.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table.
Also a great drinks table.
Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Very Rare James Mont Burnished Leaf Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare James Mont burnished silver leaf coffee table.
The table has bold moldings around the top and is in Good original vintage condition with
age related wear.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak Folding Coffee Table by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Dorchester, MA
Paul Volther designed this round teak coffee table for the Danish company Frem Røjle in 1956. The hinged top folds over and a leg tucks away to create a d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Saber-Leg Mahogany Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
This two-tier mahogany coffee table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb exemplifies the grace of his work, from the softly contoured edges of its squared top to the curvaceous sweep of its saber legs, reminiscent of the Klismos chair.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vladimir Kagan Mosaic Glass Coffee Table
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare example of the Venetian Mosaic glass boomerang table.
An identical table is pictured in the complete Kagan Book, 2004
Branded below- Kag...
Category
1950s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
Paul Evans Signed Vintage Sculpted Bronze Stalagmite Cocktail Table Glass Top
By Paul Evans
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful signed sculpted Paul Evans cocktail table from 1976 looks like molten castle drippings of bronze of varying heights in brutalist and crown forms. It is called the stalagmite table...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Oval Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Battle Scene and Six Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese made race track oval carved mahogany and fruitwood table with carved top battle scene, dragon apron and ball and claw feet. Custom-made in Hong Kong, imported to Hawaii by the original owners, and then to the continental US. Intricate carving of warriors on horseback, pagodas, indigenous foliage, and stone temple. Carved stools feature dragon carved aprons and ball and claw feet and mirror the shape of the table with two demilune stools...
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Rare Paul Evans Custom Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Torch cut and patinated panels form the four sides of this magnificent
table by Paul Evans. Original slate top.
Category
1960s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
Coffee Table in Tessellated Horn, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table in tessellated horn, custom design, American 1970s. The organic nature of horn makes this table a work of art.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Horn, Wood
Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood coffee table features a bold rectangular frame with exposed hardware. The top is crafted of beautifully patina...
Category
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Low Coffee or Sofa Table , circa 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
mid-20th century design.
Original and elegant stoneware ceramic low coffee or sofa table.
Elegant shades of brown and grey ceramic glazes colors.
Black metal feet.
Perfect condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Low Table in Oak, Beige Color, Made in France, Around 1960, Made by an Artisan
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table is a coffe table. The material is oak, and wrought iron. It has been made by a French Artisan around 1950. The color is Beige.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculptural Thick Lucite Coffee Table by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural coffee table with thick Lucite base and glass top by Lion in Frost, American, 1970s (signed "Lion in Frost").
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Uncommon Edward Wormley Five-Leg Walnut Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar five-leg walnut coffee table. Another uncommon Wormley design with the addition of a fifth canted leg. Excellent wood grain, recessed apron and brass sabots.
Category
1950s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Severin Hansen Coffee Table with Nesting Tables for Haslev Brazilian Rosewood
By Severin Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A trio of rosewood tables by Scandinavian master Severin Hansen. The large table could serve as a coffee table and the smaller tables as drink or tv tables. The smaller tables have a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Eero Saarinen Oval Walnut Coffee Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production 1960s Saarinen coffee table manufactured by Knoll. Beautiful walnut top with satin lacquered base in antique white.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Brass Two-Tier End Table with Swan and Webbed Foot Detail
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass two-tiered side table with four swan necks supporting the top glass tier. Lower glass tier interposed between the swan necks and the webbed feet. Canted corners and brass ribbo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bronze Nude Figure Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This dramatic coffee table has terrific presence in any room. The base is a bronze sculpture of a nude woman who sits, resting on a small pillow, as she reaches out and cradles the c...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Round Nickel over Steel Floating Glass Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
36" round coffee table comprised of four-leg flat bar nickel over steel base, with 3/4" thick glass top that floats on four studs. Excellent quality on par with Pace collection.
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Incredible Equine Carved Wood Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted work of art, this coffee table is hand-carved from wood, stained and burnished, then polished. Galloping horses appear to be coming from the centre of the table base...
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Travertine Marble Rectangular Side Table Drinks Table Coffee Table Chiseled Edge
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine rectangular tall side tables, end tables, coffee table or a great drinks table. Contemporary bespoke design rustic edge by Pavilion Antiques...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Poolkes Signed Belgian Coffee or Side Table with Etched Patinated Copper Top
By W. Poolkes 1
Located in Chicago, IL
A large etched abstract scene Belgian signed coffee table on a black wood base.
The undulating abstract design in copper and brass and varying shades of darkened copper, black and r...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
T H Robsjohn-Gibbings - Occasional Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A walnut tripod occasional table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, Model #1641. Marked accordingly.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Roger Capron Ceramic Floral Motif Coffee Table, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron design ceramic coffee table, France. Lovely and colorful floral motif top enclosed by a banded fruitwood top on cylindrical legs, signed.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Round Calacatta Marble Top & Brass Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
One owner circa 1955 Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture round coffee table with beautiful Calacatta marble top with original patina to brass base and fee...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Brass and Onyx Table by Robert & Mito Block
By Muller of Mexico, Roberto and Mito Block
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brass and onyx table by Robert & Mito Block.
The stunning onyx top has a thick brass edge banding and is mounted on polished brass scrolling legs.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous coffee table in the style of 1950's French design with 3 legs and freeform organic shape.
Newly produced by orange in mahogany wood
In...
Category
2010s American 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Architectural Coffee Table in Glass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, glass, steel, Europe, 1970s.
This sculptural coffee table embodies a transparent glass top and geometric frame and horizontal red slats as a foot. Four curved iron sla...
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970.
Signed with early Knoll red/white label.
Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Square French Midcentury Double Tier Lucite & Brass Coffee Table by Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Large, Square, French Mid-Century Modern, double level cocktail table in Lucite and brass by Pierre Vandel, France, circa 1970. The square form of this table is rare and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large Coffee Table 1967 (Signed & Dated)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and important large “Fragonard Pierced" coffee table in patinated and pierced bronze, creating intricate fretwork with enamel cloisonne and gold and copper leaf with an inset glass top, by Philip and Kelvin Laverne, American 1967 (signed “Philip Kelvin LaVerne / 67”). Enamel cloisonne enhances the depth of the colors. This is the largest Fragonard Pierced coffee table...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Cubist Round Coffee Table by Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Geometric "Cubist" coffee table designed by Orange with large solid 48" diameter white oak top. Three thick rectangular shaped legs contrast the oversized circular cantilevered top.
...
Category
2010s American 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
French Round Sycamore Wood Coffee or Side Table in Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Round French coffee table or side table in the style of Andre Arbus.
Sycamore veneer sun burst decorative top and with solid Sycamore legs wi...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore
Silas Seandel Silver Leafed Brutalist Torch Cut Coffee Table
By Silas Seandel
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver leafed torch cut coffee table by Silas Seandel. Retains original glass top.
Base measures: 44 x 21".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen - Coffee table
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A coffee table in teak, produced and labeled by France & Daverkosen. Model #503.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Paolo Piva Large Alanda Coffee Table for B&B, Italia
By Paolo Piva
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare Vintage big coffee table (6 sections) by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 1975, Minimalist and sculptural, metal and glass. "Alanda", the large dimensions are very rare, in six square ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Long Surfboard Style Coffee Table, Circa 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful rich espresso tone with minimal wear. Spindle braces and curved edge top. Midcentury at its best.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pentagonal Janus Coffee Table with Natzler Tiles by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley in 1957 as part of Dunbar's Janus Collection, this fabulous walnut coffee table, model 5625N, features a pentagonal frame inset with five blue ceramic tile...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
French Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous coffee table in the style of 1950's French design with 3 legs and freeform organic shape.
Newly produced by orange in mahogany wood sta...
Category
2010s American 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rene Drouet Gilt Forged Iron Coffee Table
By René Drouet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco coffee table in gilt forged iron by Rene Drouet. Takes glass inset top.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table
Acid etched Bronze and Pewter
Expressive leg structure
signed "Philip & Kelvin Laverne".
Clean orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Table w Alexandra Kasuba Tiles, c 1949, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is a documented and signed low table designed in 1949 by Vladimir Kagan and produced through the 1950's while Kagan was partnered with Hugo Dreyfuss. Signed underneath with the Kagan-Dreyfuss stamp as can be seen in the photos, which reads Kagan-Dreyfuss New York, A Vladimir Kagan Design.
Featuring Alexandra Kasuba ceramic art tiles over rough-etched oak and brass sheet legs. The Kasuba tiles feature a design of modernist horses and trees in colors of red, orange, yellow and green over a black background.
This example is the larger 84" width of the design and ideal either as a long coffee or cocktail table or a low console / media table placed against a wall. Excellent option to place a sculpture or pottery and plant while displaying the beautiful Kasuba art tiles. This piece is functional fine art for your floor.
Extremely rare and sought-after by collectors, this early production Kagan design produced during the Hugo Dreyfuss years. Items stamped with the Hugo-Dreyfuss stamp are exceptional pieces held in collections of fine art and design connoisseurs. Interior designers, get this for your most difficult-to-please high-profile client.
*The Paul Evans Patchwork Copper sideboard and the emerald green velvet Togo sofa...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans PE 131 Coffee Table, 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
The PE-131 coffee table, designed by Paul Evans, is an impressive piece within the line he created for Directional Furniture. It belongs to the popular bronze series PE100-200, intro...
Category
20th Century American Brutalist 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Substantial Heavy Lucite and Glass Cocktail / Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This perfect square coffee table with 4 inch thick legs and 1/2 thick glass top on 1 1/2 inch thick acrylic top. Very sturdy, heavy and important.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Sergio & Giorgio Saporiti Coffee Table in Concrete and Glass
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio & Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti, coffee table 'Sapo', glass, concrete, chromed steel, Italy, 1972
Modern, sculptural coffee table designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Chrome
1970s Romeo Rega Coffee Table in Stainless Steel and Glass
By Romeo Rega
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1970s Romeo Rega coffee table in stainless steel and glass with beautiful etching. Designer's insignia in the corner.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mastercraft Coffee Table Designed by Bernard Rohne
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural lacquered pedestal with etched brass detail and glass top. Designed by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Green and Parcel-Gilt Carved Tassels Tea Height Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Shaped like a squared-off oval, this table is carved of wood, including tassel ornamentation and hoof feet crested with acanthus leaf trim. Painted a lovely teal blue-green, with an ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ado Chale Rare Fossilized Wood Top Table 1960s
By Ado Chale
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary coffee table incorporating a polished fossilized wood top with jewel tones on a black metal base by Ado Chale, Belgium 1960's. There are...
Category
1960s Belgian Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass and Glass Yin Tang Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian brass coffee table in the distinctive "Yin Yang" shape and in the manner of Pace Collection. Each tear drop shaped section can be paired together or stand alone as side table...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Brass
Table by Peter Ghyczy in Bronze and Glass, 1970's
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunning bronze and glass side or cocktail table by Peter Ghyczy, circa early 1970s. This example handsomely wraps around the glass top with solid bronze legs with architectural deta...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Edward Wormley Coffee Table with Tiffany Tiles
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant coffee table incorporating seven beautiful iridescent
Tiffany Tiles.This group of furnishing was inspired by a visit by to the gamble resid...
Category
1950s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Illuminating Brutalist Sculpture Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Large and exceptional Brutalist sculpture coffee table, studio made illuminating bronze base with thick glass top, American, 1970s. Signed by a...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Oak and Sand Cast Glass Table Attributed to Adnet, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), attributed to,
Superb large carved oak modernist table with beautiful sand-cast glass top.
France, circa 1950.
Dimension...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Custom-Made 'Black' Galets by Stephane Ducatteu for Decoratum
By Stephane Ducatteau
Located in London, GB
Custom-made 'Black' Galets Centre Table Metal Structure by Stephane Ducatteau, France 2007. Signed.
All Ducatteau pieces are available exclusively from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French 20th Century Specialists Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
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