Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray, Glossy Orange, USA, 1960
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and sculptural Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray in a striking glossy orange glaze, marked USA on the base. With its rounded organic form, recessed center, and angular notche...
Ceramic
Wim Rietveld Model "535" Low Mosquito Table with Wood Tray
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Model 535 "Mosquito" coffee table was designed by renowned Dutch designer Wim Rietveld in the early 1950s and produced by Gispen. A standout example of postwar Dutch indust...
Metal
Tapio Wirkkala for Idman Rare Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Tapio Wirkkala, David Weidman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
That year, Wirkkala designed a series of angular opal glass incandescent bulbs for Airam Oy, each assigned a unique WIR serial code.
Brass
Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Adrian Pearsall Angular Settee in Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980 Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs ...
Travertine, Brass
Geometric crystal Vide poche, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant crystal trinket dish dating from the 1970s, characterized by a faceted geometric shape with clean, dynamic lines. The bowl features angular edges and a cut that captures a...
Crystal
Ghidini 1961 Frame Dining Table in Bolivar Wood by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stefano Giovannoni designs Frame for Ghidini 1961, a new collection composed of sofas, armchairs, dining and coffee tables, bookshelves and cabinets. Everything starts from a simple ...
Wood
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning and angular square shaped, hand-blown Murano glass box is a treasure to behold. Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and skil...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Post Modern Directional Pouf Ottoman in Teddy Bear Camel Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy and oh so versatile pouf ottoman by Directional professionally reupholstered in super soft camel color teddy bear bouclé with a high durability rating (over 50k doubl...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Bowl in Crystal Violet Mod. S502 by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Some objects quietly transform a space through their material presence alone. This sculptural bowl by Carlo Nason for Mazzega demonstrates the expressive possibilities of Murano glas...
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Clear and Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The angular yet fluid form embodies a perfect blend of modern minimalism and timeless sophistication, making it not only a practical piece but also a stunning decorative object.
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Clear and Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The angular yet fluid form embodies a perfect blend of modern minimalism and timeless sophistication, making it not only a practical piece but also a stunning decorative object.
Murano Glass
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.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
