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Material: Wood
Michael Taylor, Coffee Table, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass coffee table designed by Michael Taylor and produced by Baker Furniture, USA, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dime...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Platea Coffee Table-Composition Of Interconnected Six Cubes In Matte Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
XL Kyoto Graphic Coffee Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Ghianda / Knoll, 1974
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern extra large Kyoto graphic coffee table.
Design by Gianfranco Frattini for Pierluigi Ghianda / Knoll.
Striking Italian design from the 1970s.
N...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Round Wooden Coffee Table, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A striking 1970s artisan coffee table, handcrafted from a single massive log of solid wood. The thick tabletop—measuring over 10 cm—is supported by four robust, sculptural legs, some...
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1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gregorius Pineo Chinoiserie Coffee Cocktail Table W Red Leather Top
Category
1990s American Chinoiserie Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$2,880 Sale Price
77% Off
Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Contemporary Coffee Table with Amorphous Shape, Crafted from Wood with Plaster
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This extraordinary coffee table is a true work of art, distinguished by its captivating amorphous shape that defies conventional geometry, creating a fluid and organic silhouette. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plaster, Wood
19th Century Japanese Coffee Table
Located in Nijlen, BE
Beautiful Japanese table with weathered patina.
The surface of the tablet is velvety soft.
Simplicity with an extremely unique character.
We ship safely with insurance worldwide, ...
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19th Century Japanese Other Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Japanese 18th Century Style Lacquered Coffee Table With Scenes of Horses
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese style equestrian themed lacquered square coffee table with a lift top that opens to a large storage area. The top and sides decorated with decoupage equestrian scenes of ind...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gerry Zanck, Coffee Table, Walnut, Travertine, Cane, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Gerry Zanck
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, travertine, cane and brass coffee table designed by Gerry Zanck and produced by Gregori, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dim...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Honey Color Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This Spanish coffee table, crafted from solid chestnut wood, is a beautiful example of functional yet elegant craftsmanship from the first half of the 19th century. The table reflect...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Erice Round Coffee Table by Carpanese Home
Located in Milan, IT
This exceptional rectangular coffee table will give a more contemporary and modern touch to any living room. The structure is entirely in massive ash wood and the marble top suites p...
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$12,472 / item
Italian Black Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Alveo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970
Located in Nicolosi, IT
The Alveo coffee table is a mid-century-inspired statement of style and glamour. Designed by Willy Rizzo, one of the masters of Italian design, this piece is an icon of retro eleganc...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Jane & Gordon Martz, Coffee Table, Ceramic, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and green brown beige ceramic tile coffee table designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 47.75...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
UFO CONICAL COFFEE TABLE by CG Capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
An extraordinary game of form and balance, this coffee table features a reversed conical shape mirrored in the rounded polished base, creating a visual effect of bold and iconic char...
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2010s Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$34,885 / item
Unusual " Chalet" pinewood coffee table in 2 pieces
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Unusual " Chalet" pine coffee table.
The table is in 2 pieces of different height. They can be positioned to increase the width ( between 100 cm and 130 cm )
Anonymous cabinetmaker...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Lane “Copenhagen” Walnut Drop Leaf Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Walnut, Brass Sabots
Designed by Lane in the 1950s, this “Copenhagen” drop-leaf coffee table/bench is a versatile Mid-Century Mode...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Jean Maneval Style Wenge & White Coffee Table with Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here are the updated listings for the Jean Maneval Style Wenge and White Coffee Table, based on the new, more detailed information you provided:
Jean Maneval Style Wenge and White C...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Wenge
Mid Century Bassett Artisan Surfboard Coffee Table c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Danish Modern style surfboard coffee table by Bassett as part of the Artisan series c. 1960's. This example is in good, original, clean and ready to use conditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Custom XL Large Elm Wood Beam Coffee Table in Natural
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
BH COLLECTION
Beam Coffee Table
With its generous rectangular dimensions are outlined by chunky squared legs, and the dovetail joinery detailing on its sides adds a sophisticated tou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
French Marble Top & Walnut Coffee Table Celina Decoracões Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French marble top and walnut coffee table in the Celina Decoracões style.
Made in the 20th Mid-century period.
Marble multicolor, with green and pink highlights
Table height: 13.78 ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Mambo Coffee Table, circa 1970, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron signed Mambo model coffee table, circa 1970, France.
4 cylindrical brown oak feet, brown plywood and enameled beige, brown and black ceramic tiles.
Signed Ca...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 43.25"W x 43.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
A striking primitive-style coffee table composed of authentic reclaimed oak elements dating to the transition period around 19...
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20th Century Belgian Primitive Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
By ACE-HI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie 2" Coffee Table in Walnut Stained Cherry by Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed wooden "Robie 2" coffee table in walnut stained cherry. The highly influential Wright created this coffee table in 1902 for his Frederick C. Robie House i...
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1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Henning Kjærnulf Style Brutalist Small Coffee Table of Solid Oak 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Great Henning Kjærnulf style small coffee table made of solid oak.
Handcrafted in solid quality by a Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s
Measures:
Length 73.5 cm
Width 44 cm
Heig...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Midcentury Modern round coffee table c1960 by Illum Wikkelso
Located in London, GB
Danish T118 teak coffee table with glass top designed by Illum Wikkelso. The smoke/grey coloured glass gracefully floats on top .
Dimensions: Height: 16 in (40 cm) Diameter: 36 in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Osvaldo Borsani, Coffee Table, Mahogany, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, glass, metal and gold-leaf coffee table or side table designed and produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, c. 1940s.
Recognized by Archivio Osvaldo Borsani under reference n...
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1940s Italian Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rectangular Mirrored Coffee Table Circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century coffee table, having a rectangular top with faceted border and canted corners. Its scalloped apron raised on angled, tapering, square legs. All surfaces covered with orig...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish two drawer Warm Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique coffee table originates from Spain and was crafted around 1750. The table is made entirely of solid chestnut wood, known for its durability and rich grain. A s...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Jack Van der Molen Sculpted Oak & Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Platea Green Horizon – Coffee Table in Hand-Polished High-Gloss Gradient Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Platea Coffee Table
Inspired by the layered beauty of natural plateaus and stepped land formations, the Platea Coffee Table embodies an architectural landscape in motion. Each block ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Deco Oak Salon Table by C. De Jong for J. A. Boskamp En Zonen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Art Deco salon table by C. De Jong for J. A. Boskamp En Zonen. Sturdy oak table with rectangular top, rounded edges, carved legs and sled feet. In original condition with we...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Baroque Spanish Side Table with Lyre Legs and Carved Edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish trestle table in walnut. This piece has a great scale, lovely carved lyre legs and beautiful ebonized top.
The table has carved edges front in all sides.
This t...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Folding Low Table "Chabudai" in Zelkova, Circa 1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the Early Showa Period (1926–).
In Japan, where people traditionally sit on the floor, tables are designed to be lower in height than Western-style fur...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rib Coffee Table — Sculpted Patinated Brass
Located in Washington, GB
Inspired by the ship building heritage of North-East England, the Rib Coffee Table plays on the skeleton of ribs, gussets and intersections used to create the strength and rigidity n...
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2010s British Minimalist Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$19,105 / item
Nazaré Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
NAZARÉ COFFE TABLE, designed in 2024.
The Nazaré coffee table is crafted from solid walnut with hand-carved legs featuring a detailed wave texture giving the piece it's name.
Bespo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$5,337 / item
Japanese Vintage Wooden Low Table Japanese Oak Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This low table was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'.
Made with a solid, sturdy design, this table features a rich, durable oak top that adds warmth and character to any space....
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tobia Scarpa Style Coffee Table Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Flemish Marquetry Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 19th century Flemish ebony coffee table having floral marquetry inlay inlaid bone designs on a walnut, ebony and faux tortoise background, bone and ebony patterned moldings...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spalted Maple And Walnut Sculptural Coffee Table IN STOCK
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Rooted coffee table stands strong, made from spalted maple and walnut. We use dado joints,
joining woods in a way that marries strength and beauty. Each piece speaks its own trut...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Japanese Antique Wooden Coffee Table/ Side Table/ 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This coffee table was made in an old Japanese mortar.
It is made of zelkova wood and is thought to have been hand-carved using tools.
The appearance, created by hand rather than by...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Foundation Coffee Table, Modern, Solid Fir - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Material's Foundation Coffee Table is handmade from thick planks of solid clear fir sustainably and locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest. Each plank is fully joined with a soli...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fir
"Organic 3" Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
"Organic 3"
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023
Solid walnut, natural finish
Table one "XL": 68" x 50" x 15"H
Table two "L": 56" x 33" x 12.5"H
If not in s...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Japanese Antique Low Table"Fuzukue", Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique low table was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
In traditional Japanese homes, people often sat directly on the floor to write or work, and desks were designed with...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Beam XL Walnut Stain Reclaimed Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beam Coffee Table
With its generous rectangular dimensions are outlined by chunky squared legs, and the dovetail joinery detailing on its sides adds a sophisticated touch.
Nautral re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Elm
$3,290 / item
Post modern low long oval taupe lacquer coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern low long oval taupe lacquer coffee table. Beautiful table with off center oval chrome weighted base. Very heavy and solid coffee table. Very nice light taupe gloss lacque...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 12” H x 60” W x 32” D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sengu Coffee Table For Cassina
Asian-inspired, this design coffee table by Patricia Urquiola is a domestic architecture enhanced ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$10,219 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Philip And Kelvin Laverne "Chan" Coffee Table, Mid- 20th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is the 35.25 inch model of the iconic Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" coffee table made of acid etched brass over pewter over wood and patinated brass. The colors and patina on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Paul Evans Large and Impressive Patchwork Coffee Table Ca. 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted Patchwork Coffee Table in welded and patinated pewter, copper, steel, and bronze with inset lacquered wood top top by Paul Evans, American, circa 1969. This table wa...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Pewter
Lakk Red Brown H35 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Lakk Red Brown H35 with all structure
in wood in deep brown glossy lacquered finish.
Also available on request in beige or deep brown finish.
Also available on request i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$5,871 / item
Charlotte Perriand Rio Coffee Table For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Rio Coffee Table For Cassina
The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an a...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$16,245 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid century Paul McCobb Iron base Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple - Minimalist in original blonde finish. Very delicate designed coffee table with iron rod base...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Table basse vintage brutaliste en chêne et ardoise des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage rectangulaire style brutaliste des années 60 70, piétement et structure en chêne massif et plateau en ardoise, dans le style de certaines tables basses Jean d’Ast...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Branco & Preto, Coffee Table, Caviúna, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Caviúna wood and glass coffee table designed and produced by Branco & Preto, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Light staining on glass. Likely restored at some point in history.
Dimensions: 13” ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
P.E.L. Izeren Art Deco Amsterdamse School Coffee Table for De Genneper Molen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School coffee table.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original oak a...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition - has label under table Gimbel Brothers nyc - made in Italy. Table is located in Wil...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
$1,837 Sale Price
25% Off
Lane "Monte Carlo" Blue Tile Top and Walnut Coffee and Pair Side Tables Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States in the 1960s, this set of tables features high-quality walnut construction and inlays of square blue cermic tiles. The grain is nicely figured,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Antique and Vintage Wood Coffee Tables for Sale: Shop Burl-Wood Coffee Tables, Rosewood Coffee Tables and More
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage wood coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. And even as metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, natural materials like wood and stone remain consistently in demand, as designers report a desire to bring natural aesthetics into the home. Walnut coffee tables, rosewood coffee tables and other pieces of wood furniture remind us of the wider world outside our walls and help create a peaceful, soothing atmosphere.
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.
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 a collection of antique and vintage wood coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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