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Burl and Chrome Coffee Table Att. to Milo Baughman, c 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional burl and chrome coffee table attributed to Milo Baughman. The table features a rich
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Meda, MB
This coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1970s and it clearly reminds the design of Willy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
H 15.75 in. W 35.04 in. D 35.04 in.
Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Meda, MB
This coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1970s and it clearly reminds the design of Willy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Elm Burl and Brass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
H 15.75 in. W 47.25 in. D 47.25 in.
Vintage Burl Wood and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Luxurious looking coffee table with a black lacquered wood frame with an inserted burl wood top and
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

  • Vintage Burl Wood and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Vintage Burl Wood and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Vintage Burl Wood and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
  • Vintage Burl Wood and Lacquer Coffee Table, 1970s
H 11.82 in. W 43.31 in. D 19.69 in.
Olive Burl and Chrome Coffee Table for Thayer Coggin, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cocktail table with olive burl top and substantial chrome frame. Elegant, modern contemporary
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Burl Coffee Table with Lacquered Base
Located in New York, NY
Burl top coffee table with a lacquered base. The table base is wood with a black lacquered finish.
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Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

  • Burl Coffee Table with Lacquered Base
  • Burl Coffee Table with Lacquered Base
  • Burl Coffee Table with Lacquered Base
  • Burl Coffee Table with Lacquered Base
H 18.25 in. W 36 in. D 36 in.
Burl and Chrome Coffee Table by Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in View Park, CA
A coffee table by iconic American designer Milo Baughman, circa early 1970s. In stunning burl wood
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Burl-Wood, Oak, and Alder Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W58 D20.5 H16.5 Vintage coffee table fully restored by Vintage On Point. Item is
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Burl

  • Burl-Wood, Oak, and Alder Coffee Table
  • Burl-Wood, Oak, and Alder Coffee Table
  • Burl-Wood, Oak, and Alder Coffee Table
  • Burl-Wood, Oak, and Alder Coffee Table
H 16.5 in. W 58 in. D 20.5 in.
Brass Etched Coffee Table on Burl Base by Maho 3/250, Belgium, 1970s
By Maho Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table; Maho design; side table; Belgium: 1970's; George Matthias; Armand Jonckers, Love
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Burl Coffee Table Style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Burl coffee table style of Willy Rizzo with a metal insert to the center and floating on a metal
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

  • Burl Coffee Table Style of Willy Rizzo
  • Burl Coffee Table Style of Willy Rizzo
  • Burl Coffee Table Style of Willy Rizzo
  • Burl Coffee Table Style of Willy Rizzo
H 12 in. W 45.5 in. D 23.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features a unique two-tone "X' base that joins together
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

  • Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Coffee Table
  • Mid-Century Modern Olive Burl Coffee Table
H 14.25 in. W 41.5 in. D 41.5 in.
Large Burl Wood and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large burl wood and glass top coffee table. The table has a glass insert, nice burl grain, and the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Burl

  • Large Burl Wood and Glass Top Coffee Table
  • Large Burl Wood and Glass Top Coffee Table
  • Large Burl Wood and Glass Top Coffee Table
  • Large Burl Wood and Glass Top Coffee Table
H 14 in. W 54.5 in. D 54.5 in.
Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian coffee table in burl veneer with a diagonally striped glass top in gray. Details in metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

  • Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
  • Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
  • Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
  • Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
H 13.39 in. W 29.53 in. D 29.53 in.
Vintage Burl Wood and Chrome "Skyscraper" Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage burl wood and chrome “Skyscraper” coffee table inspired in the style of Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Drexel Et Cetera Rolling Burl Coffee Cocktail Table
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Drexel Et Cetera Rolling Burl Wood Glass Brass Coffee Cocktail Table Featuring brass and wood supports
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

1970s Italian Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is an Italian burl, brass and glass coffee table. The table is in the manner
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautiful burl olive wood coffee table with square chromed tubed base, this table makes a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Olive

  • Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
  • Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
  • Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
  • Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
H 19 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Lacquered Burl Wood Sliding Top Coffee Table Bar, Paul Michel France circa 1970s
By Paul Michel
Located in Geneva, CH
quality, very good condition. Designed by Paul Michel, France, circa 1970 Dimensions table closed: 125 x
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror, Burl

Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

American of Martinsville Burl Glass & Mirror Coffee Cocktail Table
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Century Modern American of Martinsville 2 tier burl wood, glass and mirror coffee cocktail table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Burl and Cane Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table is made of burl wood with a woven center. Sleek low
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Burl Elm Pentagonal Coffee Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pentagonal coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1970. Burl elm wood table top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl, Walnut

Olive Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Olive Burl Wood Parsons coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman in very good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Olive, Burl

Burl Wood Top Chrome Base and Trim Rectangular Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Leon Rosen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and burl wood coffee table Pace Collection Baughman decor. Beautifully
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Stunning Vladimir Kagan Lucite and Burl Walnut Coffee Table Midcentury
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Vladimir Kagan Lucite and burl walnut coffee table. This wonderful table is in very nice
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Lucite, Burl

Vintage Modern Burl, Brass, and Glass Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern coffee table by Lane features golden burl wood finish with unique brass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Scrumptious Milo Baughman style Burl Coffee Cocktail Table Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious Milo Baughman style burl wood and black square coffee table. We love the contrast
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Stunning Signed Paul Evans Directional Burl and Chrome Cityscape Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Cityscape coffee table with glass top by Paul Evans for Directional. Burl-Walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo 1970s Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern coffee table with sliding panels Black lacquered wood hides a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl, Lacquer

  • Willy Rizzo 1970s Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table
  • Willy Rizzo 1970s Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table
  • Willy Rizzo 1970s Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table
  • Willy Rizzo 1970s Italian Glam Sliding Coffee Table
H 14.18 in. W 43.31 in. D 43.31 in.
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Coffee Table by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency burl wood coffee table or cocktail table In the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ash, Burl

Mid Century Modern Large Rectangle Burl Wood Chrome Base Coffee Table Mint!
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern rectangle book matched burl wood chrome base coffee table milo baughman
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Large Round Two Tier Burl Wood Thick Glass Top Coffee Center Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large round two tier burl wood thick 3/4" glass top coffee center table. Atr. to Mastercraft. Some
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Burl Wood Root Organic Base Large Rounded Square Glass Top Coffee Center Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
form walnut burl root base coffee table. Studio custom one off quality craftsmanship. Deep amber
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Burlwood and black lacquered cocktail table with smoked glass.
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20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl

  • Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table
  • Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table
  • Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table
  • Burl Black Laquered Sphere Cocktail Table
H 14.75 in. W 42 in. D 42 in.
Burlwood Modern Square Cube Coffee Table Style of Milo Baughman 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in National City, CA
Coffee table Burlwood square coffee table. Clean modern straight lines. USA 1970s. Measures: 32
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl

Coffee Table with an Burl Elm Top, and Guilt Metal Structure, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This high quality low table, offers us a beautiful Burl Elm top, that will illuminate a space, and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm, Burl

1970s French Brass Stallion Cocktail or Coffee Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A unique burl wood veneer based cocktail table with supports of solid brass in the form of rearing
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Square Briarwood and Metal Italian Coffee Table in Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury coffee table in briarwood and metal. This wonderful item is inspired by Willy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Live Edge Wood Coffee Table, 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Live edge freeform coffee table made in burl-like wood, made in 1970s, Nakashima style. Mid-Century
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Vintage 1970s North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Paul Michel Burl Wood Cocktail Coffee Table, France, circa 1970
By Paul Michel
Located in London, GB
A Paul Michel 1970s and burr walnut and ebonized metamorphic cocktail coffee table. Opens to
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Paul Evans Signed Patchwork Cityscape Burl Wood Cocktail Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful restored cocktail table by Paul Evans. In burl wood with chrome base. Table is signed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

Hollywood Regency Asian Modern Square Cocktail Table in Black & Burl Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice Asian modern coffee table circa 1970's. It features black lacquer with inlayed burl wood
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Burl

John Keal for Brown Saltman Set of Three Walnut and Burl Cocktail Tables, 1970s
By John Keal
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of three hexagonal shape side tables design by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1970’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Handcrafted Free Form Live Edge Slab Burl Redwood Very Large Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa, 1950-1970’s. This coffee table is LARGE and IN CHARGE!!! Isn’t it FABULOUS?? We certainly think
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20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Wood Burl Wood Table and 1970s Design Parts Willy Rizzo Attributed
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wood burl wood table and 1970S design parts Willy Rizzo attributed.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Glass Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern cocktail table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Burl wood
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Burl

Burl Wood Henredon Square Game Card Small Dining Table Mint!
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl wood henredon square game card small dining table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Glass Square Cocktail Table After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning coffee table from the 1970's. It features beautiful figurative burl wood, with clear
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Burl

Low Profile Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table
Located in Portland, OR
Large scale Parsons style coffee table with burl-inlay top. In great vintage condition with age
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful coffee table by Milo Baughman, with burl walnut wood, the picture speak for it
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

  • Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
  • Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
  • Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
  • Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
H 18.75 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Paul Evans cityscape patchwork coffee table. The table is burl wood with a brass base. Signed Paul
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

  • Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
  • Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
  • Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
  • Paul Evans Cityscape Patchwork Coffee Table, Signed
H 15.5 in. W 42.25 in. D 42.25 in.
Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cocktail Table, designed by Willy Rizzo, is a part of his Alveo series—Alveo meaning Riverbed
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

  • Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
  • Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
  • Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
  • Alveo Burl Cocktail Table by Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
H 13.38 in. W 47.25 in. D 47.25 in.
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Burl Wood Glass Top Cocktail Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table By John Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Burl

1970s Burlwood Coffee Table Edited by Mario Sabot Italy in a Willy Rizzo Style
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in London, GB
Italian coffee table from the 1970s in burlwood edited by Mario Sabot in the spirit of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Directional Coffee Table
By Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color with lacquered finish, and rests on four square legs. This 1970's mid-century modern coffee table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl, Lacquer, Wood

  • Modern Directional Coffee Table
  • Modern Directional Coffee Table
  • Modern Directional Coffee Table
  • Modern Directional Coffee Table
H 17 in. W 48 in. D 32 in.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" coffee table for Maxalto, iron and verneel burl, Italy, 1977. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Vintage Midcentury Knoll Style Burled Top Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
7" vintage burled top coffee table. This table features a beautiful burled wood top and a right
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burl

Vintage Stainless Steel Cantilevered Coffee Table Attributed to Brueton
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental vintage burl wood and stainless-steel cantilevered coffee table attributed to J. Wade
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Burlwood Chrome Coffee Table Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning Mid-Century Modern olive, burl wood and chrome cocktail table attributed to Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare Model Cityscape Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cityscape multifaceted coffee table by Paul Evans for Directional Inc, circa 1970s. A rarely seen
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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1970s Burl Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1970s burl coffee table available at 1stDibs. A 1970s burl coffee table — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s burl coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1970s burl coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1970s burl coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and Thayer Coggin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970s Burl Coffee Table?

Prices for a 1970s burl coffee table start at $608 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Coffee and Cocktail Tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee and cocktail tables today.