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Rustic Adirondack Twig Branch Stand Cabin Console Coffee Table
Rustic Adirondack Twig Branch Stand Cabin Console Coffee Table

Rustic Adirondack Twig Branch Stand Cabin Console Coffee Table

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

tall coffee table. I can see it up against a wall in a cabin or other rustic setting, with a marvelous

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

In this elegant coffee pot we can admire the elegant drawing with a natural landscape full of many

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Italian Coffee Pot by Antonio Maria Coppellotti, Circa 1740
Antique Italian Coffee Pot by Antonio Maria Coppellotti, Circa 1740

Antique Italian Coffee Pot by Antonio Maria Coppellotti, Circa 1740

By Antonio Maria Coppellotti

Located in Milano, IT

Coffee pot Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1740 High fire polychrome maiolica

Category

1730s Italian Rococo Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Maiolica

18th Century Tile Top Side or Coffee Table with Later Wrought Iron Base
18th Century Tile Top Side or Coffee Table with Later Wrought Iron Base

18th Century Tile Top Side or Coffee Table with Later Wrought Iron Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

great style and form. Lovely in garden or home and can serve as coffee table, side table or accent table

Category

18th Century American Country Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wabi Sabi Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Wabi Sabi Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

Wabi Sabi Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Primitive rustic bench or coffee table made of sturdy wood with a weathered finish. The natural

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19th Century French Brutalist Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

English Dining Table 19th century
English Dining Table 19th century

English Dining Table 19th century

Located in MILL, NL

side tables or joined together as a round coffee table. Can be extended with 2 extension pieces, each

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895
Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

Set Of Two Art Nouveau Thonet Bentwood Chairs, Vienesse Mesh, AT ca. 1895

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

trimmed to a lovely brown nut wood look. The No.14, also known as the coffee house or bistro chair, can

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Bentwood

Art Nouveau Oak Wood Side Table, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Oak Wood Side Table, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Oak Wood Side Table, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1910

Located in Darmstadt, DE

height and can therefore be used as a coffee table, as it can also be placed on its own. In very good

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Oak

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark

Located in Prato, Tuscany

, has two drawers, a real one on the front and a false one on the back, so that the coffee table can be

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack
England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

Located in Brescia, IT

rack has an oval shape and it is an elegant and useful object to put on the coffee morning table. It

Category

Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century American Side Table
Early 20th Century American Side Table

Early 20th Century American Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

perfectly scaled for use as a side table on your sun porch, providing a quaint spot for your morning coffee

Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

bathroom shower. Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom

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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Super Smooth High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

19th Century, French Wood and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
19th Century, French Wood and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

19th Century, French Wood and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

Located in IT

golden bronze tip. This coffee table stands out for its simple but elegant line and quality of

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Soft Toned Rare High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Soft Toned Rare High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Soft Toned Rare High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

. Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Tiger Toned High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Tiger Toned High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Tiger Toned High Quality Petrified Wood Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can also custom large slabs for counter tops

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Side Table

Located in New York, NY

inside a bathroom shower. Perfect as a cocktail table, side table or clustered as a coffee table. We can

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans
Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A Derby Porcelain tea service with coffee cans decorated in King's pattern. I have not included the

Category

1810s English Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Polychrome "Strutting Bird", Bow Porcelain, circa 1752
Coffee Can, Polychrome "Strutting Bird", Bow Porcelain, circa 1752

Coffee Can, Polychrome "Strutting Bird", Bow Porcelain, circa 1752

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can from the bow porcelain factory, naively painted with the ‘Strutting Bird

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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Coffee Can with Prunus Decoration, Bow C1752
Tall Coffee Can with Prunus Decoration, Bow C1752

Tall Coffee Can with Prunus Decoration, Bow C1752

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A Blanc de Chine Coffee can with straight sides and simple loop handle, and with one finely

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a large residence in a Chinese landscape

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Ribbon Landscape", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Ribbon Landscape", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Ribbon Landscape", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a Chinese landscape. Prov: Taylor

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can: Blue and White "Stork & Banana Tree". Bow Porcelain C1753
Coffee Can: Blue and White "Stork & Banana Tree". Bow Porcelain C1753

Coffee Can: Blue and White "Stork & Banana Tree". Bow Porcelain C1753

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with the Stork & Banana Tree pattern. Provenance

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Banana Trees", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Banana Trees", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Banana Trees", Bow Porcelain, circa 1753

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with banana trees in a landscape. Prov: Taylor

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Scholar's Rock" Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items. Prov

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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182
Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182

Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Coffee Can and Saucer C.1815-182

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Exeter, GB

A Flight Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain coffee can and Saucer c.1815-1820. Finely decorated with

Category

19th Century British Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Bamboo and Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Bamboo and Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Bamboo and Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with Bamboo and a pagoda. Underglaze B mark

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Flowers and Insects", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Flowers and Insects", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Flowers and Insects", Bow Porcelain, circa 1755

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with flowers and insects. Painter’s mark 16 and a

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Cross-Legged Man", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Cross-Legged Man", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Cross-Legged Man", Bow Porcelain, circa 1751

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with the cross-legged man pattern. An early and

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can with Famille Rose decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750
Coffee Can with Famille Rose decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750

Coffee Can with Famille Rose decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A coffee can, decorated with chinoiserie painting of typical motifs in the famille rose palette

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony & Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754
Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony & Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754

Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony & Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with peonies and bamboo. The painting links with

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can: Merian's Opossum, Nymphenburg, C1790
Coffee Can: Merian's Opossum, Nymphenburg, C1790

Coffee Can: Merian's Opossum, Nymphenburg, C1790

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A good example of the fine painting produced at this factory. This example with an African possum and a feline, after the engraving by George Buffons.

Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Swans & Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1765
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Swans & Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1765

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Swans & Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1765

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

porcelain. Of the 12 coffee cups in the Taylor collection, this is the only example. Prov: Taylor

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Desirable Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1758
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Desirable Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1758

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Desirable Residence", Bow Porcelain, circa 1758

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Painted in under-glaze blue with the Desirable Residence pattern, featuring telegraph poles, and unusual feature for this period. Prov: Taylor Collection; Mercury Antiques Melbour...

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Man at the Window" Bow Porcelain, circa 1760
Coffee Can, Blue and White "Man at the Window" Bow Porcelain, circa 1760

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Man at the Window" Bow Porcelain, circa 1760

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Painted in under-glaze blue with a pattern possibly depicting a reluctant bride. Provenance Taylor Collection; Mercury Antiques.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Imperial Porcelain Coffee Set
19th Century Imperial Porcelain Coffee Set

19th Century Imperial Porcelain Coffee Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

and "Given by their Imperial Majesties". Comprising a coffee pot and its cover, a cream jug, a sugar

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th c. Minton Partial Tea Service
Early 19th c. Minton Partial Tea Service

Early 19th c. Minton Partial Tea Service

By Minton

Located in Atlanta, GA

wide by 5 1/2 inches height) a Tea Cup and Saucer and 4 coffee cans. Can be sold individually, please

Category

19th Century English Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Trio of Wonderful Inlaid Art Nouveau Emile Galle Coffee Tables, Various Woods
Trio of Wonderful Inlaid Art Nouveau Emile Galle Coffee Tables, Various Woods

Trio of Wonderful Inlaid Art Nouveau Emile Galle Coffee Tables, Various Woods

By Émile Gallé

Located in Varese, Lombardia

These delightful coffee tables are the work of the French cabinetmaker and ceramist Emile Gallè

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Wood

Vintage Yellow Coffee Bean Can
Vintage Yellow Coffee Bean Can

Vintage Yellow Coffee Bean Can

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Vintage tin coffee bean can. Made in France during the 1930s. Nice patina and remains in good

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Tin

Meissen Tea Bowl and Saucer, Equestrian Scene, circa 1745
Meissen Tea Bowl and Saucer, Equestrian Scene, circa 1745

Meissen Tea Bowl and Saucer, Equestrian Scene, circa 1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

black outlines. Crossed swords mark with gilt '4' to each item, circa 1745.  ----------- A coffee

Category

1740s German Rococo Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany Studios 'Lotus' Hanging Shade from Edward Wormley's Showroom

Tiffany Studios 'Lotus' Hanging Shade from Edward Wormley's Showroom

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Wormley’s showroom over a pair of club chairs and a simple wooden coffee table. The arrangement can be seen

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Coffee Can

French Coffee Can & Saucer  'Sevres'
French Coffee Can & Saucer  'Sevres'

French Coffee Can & Saucer 'Sevres'

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Newark, England

French 19th century Sevres style coffee can and saucer. The beautifully decorated set a fine

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Tea Cups and Coffee Cans : Spode Porcelain Dollar Pattern
Imari Tea Cups and Coffee Cans : Spode Porcelain Dollar Pattern

Imari Tea Cups and Coffee Cans : Spode Porcelain Dollar Pattern

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

Painted in Spode's Dollar pattern, pattern 715, the group comprises: a dozen coffee cans and 4 tea

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Early Machin Porcelain Coffee Can in The Proposal Chinoiserie ptn, circa 1810
Early Machin Porcelain Coffee Can in The Proposal Chinoiserie ptn, circa 1810

Early Machin Porcelain Coffee Can in The Proposal Chinoiserie ptn, circa 1810

By Machin

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a porcelain coffee can or cup by Machin with a very good Chinoiserie pattern and dating to

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

French Sevres Style Jewelled Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Flowers, Ca 1810
French Sevres Style Jewelled Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Flowers, Ca 1810

French Sevres Style Jewelled Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted Flowers, Ca 1810

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful jewelled coffee can all hand painted and gilded in the French Sevres style

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Nantgarw Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, c1820
Nantgarw Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, c1820

Nantgarw Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, c1820

By Nantgarw China Works

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Nantgarw Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, c1820 Additional information: Date : c1820 Period

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19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Late 18th Century Derby Coffee Can Fluted Porcelain Gilded Pattern 530
Rare Late 18th Century Derby Coffee Can Fluted Porcelain Gilded Pattern 530

Rare Late 18th Century Derby Coffee Can Fluted Porcelain Gilded Pattern 530

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare and very collectable, hand-painted porcelain coffee can (cup), made by Derby

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810
Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810

Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810

By Spode

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer
18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer

18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester porcelain coffee can and saucer, This design is closely related to the Lord

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1770s Georgian Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, circa 1810
Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, circa 1810

Coalport Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, circa 1810

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality coffee can that we attribute to the coalport porcelain works, Shropshire

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Derby Porcelain Coffee Can hand painted in Trailing Vine Patn, Ca 1825
Regency Derby Porcelain Coffee Can hand painted in Trailing Vine Patn, Ca 1825

Regency Derby Porcelain Coffee Can hand painted in Trailing Vine Patn, Ca 1825

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely hand painted porcelain coffee can made by the Derby factory, England, in the

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Coffee Can

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Coffee Can For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique coffee can available at 1stDibs. An antique coffee can — often made from ceramic, porcelain and ironstone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique coffee can you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique coffee can, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique coffee can over the years, but those crafted by Bow Porcelain, Spode and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Coffee Can?

The average selling price for an antique coffee can at 1stDibs is $394, while they’re typically $136 on the low end and $26,635 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Coffee Can
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best coffee makers really come down to preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, Regency, and mid-century modern coffee makers that will fit your style preference.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Turkish coffee pots are usually copper due to the properties of the metal. Copper efficiently conducts heat, helping coffee to brew faster and keeping the liquid hotter for longer. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of antique coffee pots.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on whether or not copper coffee pots are safe vary. Some experts raise concerns over the use of copper vessels and recommend that you only use ones lined with another metal like tin or aluminum. As a result, people may choose to use antique pots only as decorative objects. Shop a range of antique copper coffee pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.