American Modern Molded Dark Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern coffee table with three molded dark wood legs and a three-sided glass top.
Wood, Glass
Moderne Tusk Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury American modern coffee table with faux tusks legs on a lucite base.
Glass, Resin
American Modern Coffee Table, Octagonal Glass Top, Chrome Base, 1970s
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design coffee table with a three-tiered chrome base with a stretcher supporting and an octagonal glass top.
Glass
1970s American Modern Coffee Table, Steel with Brown & White Marble
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design rectangular steel coffee table with brown and white alternating marble stripes.
Steel
American Modern Coffee Table, Black Glass with Brass Detailing, 2015
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design rectangular geometric faceted form black glass coffee table with brass detailing and a giltwood base.
Brass
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Beautiful mid century malachite green oval abstract resin top coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century custom made malachite color green abstract resin top coffee table. In the style of Karl springer. Mid-Century American Modern coffee table with an oval shape re...
Resin, Wood
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Design Institute of America Post Modern Cantilevered Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Black beveled glass with black lacquered wood base cantilevered coffee or cocktail table by Design Institute of America. Signed on the inside of base.
Smoked Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Walnut Coffee Table - Refinished!
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Make a bold statement in your living space with this refinished Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville walnut coffee table.
Brass
$720Sale Price|52% Off
Design Institute America Glass Lucite and Chrome Modern Cocktail Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Design Institute America contemporary modern coffee table. This lovely modern design coffee table features a glass table top, an acrylic frame, and chrome accents.
Chrome
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tile Inlay
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely long mid century table features white tile inserts complimented by decorative brass star-shaped inlays. Quality walnut construction and a six leg configuration with str...
Walnut
American Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this amazing coffee table on a X-shaped base
Wood, Walnut
Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Modern Coffee Table
By Kaizo Oto, Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1980s Post modern mixed metal coffee table with geometric forms by designer Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America.
Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Design Institute of America Revolving Brass & Tinted Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Wilton, CT
Stunning piece of art & design by the Design Institute of America. A dynamically kinetic piece that transforms with the touch of your hand. In a closed position this piece is a m...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal & Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting glass-top mid-century coffee table. Designed by Design Institute of America (DIA). (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Metal, Brass
$1,275Sale Price|29% Off
Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Coffee Table by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low storage coffee table in mahogany manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. Features a natural warm wood grain pattern accented with brass legs. Offers a wid...
Brass
Post Modern Coffee Table by Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America c 1980s
By Design Institute America, Kaizo Oto
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern coffee table designed by Kaizo Oto for Design Institute America circa 1980's.
Metal
American Modern Design Faux Ivory Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design rectangular coffee table with faux ivory brick design surface.
Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern and sleek black and brass two tier revolving coffee table made by Design Institute of America and designed by Richard Berry in the late 1970s.
Brass
Expanding Three Tier Coffee Table by Design Institute of America 'Dia', 1980
By Design Institute America
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare vintage expanding three tier coffee table by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1980s. The 3 wedge-shaped tables are on a central pivot, enabling them to be nested together, or ...
Metal, Gold Plate
Midcentury American Modern Round Wood & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury American Modern circular wood and glass coffee table.
Glass, Wood
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table The table measures: 31 wide x 31 deep x 16 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in ...
Walnut
American Modern Walnut Coffee Table "Acclaim" Series by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
American modern walnut small coffee or side table from the "Acclaim" series by Lane Furniture, circa 1970s.
Oak, Walnut
American Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table, Charles Hollis Jones
Glass
Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamun. Made by Joseph Dasta. 1990. Solid cherry, aniline dye, lacquer. Hand rubbed finis...
Cherry
$1,944Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Long Coffee Table Styled After Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Design Institute America
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern coffee table features hardwood top with white lacquer inlay, brass accented base and legs. Matching pair of end tables available separately. Dimensions: 6...
Brass
Design Institute of America Mid Century Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee
By Design Institute America
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Design Institute of America Mid Century Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 14.25 inches high When expanded the width of th...
Brass
Post Modern Style Coffee Table
Located in Wilton, CT
A post modern take on a Classic design, similar to the designs of Ettore Scottass. Single tone aluminum steel base with circular top coffee table in very good condition.
Aluminum, Steel
American Mid-Century Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) ebonzied metal and chrome trim rectangular coffee table with cluster legs connected with a stretcher and a smoky inset glass top.
Chrome
American Modern Brass /Wood/Glass Coffee Table, Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Brass /Wood/Glass Coffee Table, Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Metal, Brass
Saarinen Coffee Table, America circa 1960
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1960 Wooden tabletop and metal tulip base, model 167W. 48"dia x 15”h Ref. TABLE1557 $ 5,800
Metal
American Modern Aluminum and Brass Coffee Table in Paul Evans' Manner Cityscape
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern design aluminum and brass coffee table with a stacked, tiered block design and a square glass top.
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Minimalist Beveled Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
This table features beveled edges and mitered corners covered in a vinyl covering imported from France. Measures: 55" W x 36" D x 16" H Also available in custom sizes. Please a...
Wood
Circle Sunburst Walnut Coffee Table American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Mid Century Modern Circular Coffee table. Sunburst flame walnut pattern around macassar center. Solid wa...
Macassar, Walnut
Chrome, Glass Cocktail Table by Design Institute of America, 1970s
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome, Glass Cocktail Table by Design Institute of America Offred for sale is a chrome and tempered glass cocktail table by DIA Design Institute of America. The curved chrome fr...
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Walnut Low / Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American Modern walnut low coffee table featuring a rectangular top over an X-form base composed of sculptural, tapering legs and stretcher.
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Organic Modern Live Edge Coffee Table American Studio Craft 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Organic studio craft coffee table USA circa 1970's Free-form live edge slab surface with natural contours and grain On a rectilinear hand joined base with exposed mortise and tenon...
Wood
Lane American Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular walunt coffee table with a single narrow drawer on either side of the table and with a sigtly raised edge on both sides resting on 4 squared tapering...
American Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table designed and produced in the USA, c. 1950s. Minor natural cracking to surface. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75"H x 43.5"W x...
Wood
American Designer Coffee Table After Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful modernist designer coffee table produced in America circa 1950s. Very reminiscent of designs from Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl, and Brown Saltman. Appears to be a perused oak f...
Oak
Mid Century Modern American Walnut Oval One Drawer Tapered Leg Coffee Table MINT
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern American Walnut Oval One Drawer Tapered Leg Coffee Table MINT
Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Square Brass and Rattan Coffee Table, Milo Baughman DIA Style
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square brass-plated and wicker rattan coffee table. Brass toned metal frame with top border wrapped in natural toned wicker rattan. Removable inset clear glass top...
Metal, Brass
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
1950's round ebonized Giuseppe Scapinelli cofffee table with glass top and natural wood raised lower shelf. Beautiful curved "J" shaped legs. Downward taper to wooden edge to flat gl...
Glass, Wood
Theodore Alexander Walnut & Brass Modern Coffee Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Toledo, OH
Theodore Alexander inlay walnut and satin brass modern coffee table. Top is 1" thick. Table measures 35" wide x 15" tall.
Brass
American mid-century modern coffee table ETR by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern coffee table ETR by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s Coffee table mod.
Metal
American mid-century modern rattan and white wood coffee table by Mcguire, 1960s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern rattan and white wood coffee table by Mcguire, 1960s Rectangular rattan coffee table.
Rattan, Wood
American Period Art Moderne Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern vintage 1940s walnut coffee table is centered on a black glass top creating a dynamic play of light and dark contrasts.
Glass, Walnut
$1,250Sale Price|50% Off
1960s Deep Hued Walnut Cube Coffee Table American Cabin Modern KNOLL Martz
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, square and symmetric in a warm walnut, and some light signs of age. Similar to Florence Knoll design, but no label remains.
Walnut
20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Coffee Table
By Wendell Castle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional vintage American coffee table embodies the spirit of studio craft, where artistry and function blend seamlessly.
Walnut
Modern Organic Coffee Table by Austen / Morris
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The JJ Coffee Table is a meeting between organic curves and clean geometry. Its form contrasts natural, flowing lines with the simple shapes we use to bring structure to the world. T...
Ash, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry
American Designer, Coffee Table, Iron, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and glass coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on metal. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.25"H x 39.15"D...
Iron
Two-Tone Coffee Table in Teak and Black Lacquer
By American of Martinsville
Located in South Charleston, WV
Maker unknown, but likely an American of Martinsville cocktail table from the late 1950s. Features inserted teak wood to tabletop area. Finished with new black lacquer and clear lacq...
Teak, Lacquer
American Designer, Coffee Table, Metal, Glass, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A gilded metal and glass coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Negligible chip on underside edge of glass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (i...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Slate Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury coffee table features vintage walnut base, square stone top, and unique Pearsall style design. At 32 by 32 inches this impressive 1960s table works as an end ...
Slate
American Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and ebonized oak coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 61.5"W x 29.5"D...
Iron
American Designer, Coffee Table, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and black-lacquered iron coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.75"H x 36.25"W x 18.5"D ...
Iron
American Designer, Coffee Table, Walnut, Glass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic glass and walnut coffee table designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 53.2"W x 31.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
Glass, Walnut
1970s Vintage in the Manner of Dia Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions 38ʺW × 38ʺD × 15ʺH Styles Mid-Century Modern Modern Postmodern Table Shape Square Styled After DIA - Design Institute America Period 1970s ...
Brass
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 tables 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 tables 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.”
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