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Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific Table Basse - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from
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18th Century Spanish Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Chestnut

Antique Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
H 18 in W 67.25 in D 23 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Jugendstil coffee table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil coffee table with brass endings, professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Brass

Antique Jugendstil coffee table
Jugendstil coffee table
H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany coffee table, the shaped rectangular top having molded edge raised on a pedestal
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Early 19th Century British Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Coffee Table
Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20 in W 51.5 in D 37.5 in
Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood coffee table by Thonet in original vintage condition, wears slight scratches on the top.
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1910s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Thonet Coffee Table
Thonet Coffee Table
H 29.53 in Dm 19.3 in
English Coffee Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1107 - Elegant antique English coffee table with lyre legs and little wheels. Useful everywhere
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Fruitwood

Antique English Coffee Table
English Coffee Table
H 22.84 in W 19.1 in D 36.23 in
Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut coffee table the circular well figured top raised up on four carved cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century British Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Coffee Table
Walnut Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Venetian Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Venetian grotto coffee table with onyx top.
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19th Century Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Onyx

Antique Venetian Coffee Table
Venetian Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 25.99 in
Antique English Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century coffee table is simple yet beautiful! This piece was orginial used as a butcher's
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1850s Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Hardwood

Antique English Coffee Table
Antique English Coffee Table
H 20 in W 51 in D 24 in
Shaker Style Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Shaker styled coffee table with Single Double Sided Drawer. The drawer may be pulled or
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Shaker Style Coffee Table
Shaker Style Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
French primitive oak low table / coffee table. 1890. Reference: 8032 Dimensions 60.5 inches (154
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19th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Primitive Oak Coffee Table
Primitive Oak Coffee Table
H 18 in W 60.5 in D 22 in
Antique oak coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Early 20th century stunning oak coffee table. French circa 1920s. Constructed from solid oak
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1920s French Country Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Antique oak coffee table
Antique oak coffee table
H 20 in W 59 in D 33.5 in
Walnut inlaid coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut inlaid coffee table, the inlaid top with floral swag and string inlay. All raised on square
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Early 20th Century British Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut inlaid coffee table
Walnut inlaid coffee table
H 19 in W 55.5 in D 31.5 in
Late Victorian Coffe Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
An legant late Victorian coffee table. It will lift up any lining room with period furniture.
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1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Beech, Walnut

Late Victorian Coffe Table
Late Victorian Coffe Table
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Scrubbed oak coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
19th century fabulous ;scrubbed oak coffee table, with single drawer and chunky round brass handle
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1870s French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Scrubbed oak coffee table
Scrubbed oak coffee table
H 19 in W 59 in D 26 in
French Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Nice French primitive oak low table / coffee table with a thick scrubbed top. 1890. Reference
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19th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

French Primitive Coffee Table
French Primitive Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 25 in
Antique Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C original stained Chinese pine low table / coffee table with a rattan insert. 1880
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19th Century Chinese Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Pine

Antique Chinese Coffee Table
Antique Chinese Coffee Table
H 19.5 in W 65 in D 28 in
Rustic Antique Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely little coffee table! The design is cute and rustic with natural detail and texture
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1840s French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Hardwood

Rustic Antique Coffee Table
Rustic Antique Coffee Table
H 20 in W 44 in D 34 in
Secession Thonet Coffee Table
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Thonet coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Beech

Secession Thonet Coffee Table
Secession Thonet Coffee Table
H 31.11 in Dm 23.23 in
Venetian Style Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Venetian style coffee table, the large rectangular black veined marble top above cream and gilt
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Paint

Venetian Style Coffee Table
Venetian Style Coffee Table
H 19 in W 53 in D 39.5 in
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Nouveau coffee table in original vintage condition with signs of usage. Columns with brass
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Brass

Art Nouveau Coffee Table
Art Nouveau Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in
Painted Venetian Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Italian painted wood coffee table. Measurements: Height: 17.75" Width: 35
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1920s Italian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Painted Venetian Coffee Table
Painted Venetian Coffee Table
H 2 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood coffee table with square top. The table has a natural age
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Elm

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
H 20.87 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted patinated elm coffee table. Made in China circa early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Elm

Chinese Elm Coffee Table
Chinese Elm Coffee Table
H 11.75 in W 32.75 in D 34.5 in
Large Studded Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C studded teak and walnut door converted into a large coffee table. 1880. 2.5" thick top
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19th Century Indian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Teak, Walnut

Large Studded Coffee Table
Large Studded Coffee Table
H 17 in W 71.5 in D 47 in
Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese lacquer coffee table.
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1920s Japanese Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
Japanese Lacquer Coffee Table
H 12.75 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Antique French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This antique French coffee table would be the perfect way to add charm to any space! The wood is a
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1880s French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Hardwood

Antique French Coffee Table
Antique French Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 53.5 in D 32 in
Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese hardwood coffee table.
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19th Century Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Walnut

Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
Located in Seaford, GB
A highly decorative Lacquer Coffee table, the glass comes out to clean. No missing pieces and its
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Other

Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
Lovely Chimoserie Coffee Table
H 18.12 in Dm 30.32 in
Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sunburst cherrywood coffee table. Located in NY.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Cherry

Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
Sunburst Cherrywood Coffee Table
H 24.02 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Unusual Large Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual large English coffee table with an art room painted top. 1920. Reference: 7720
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Early 20th Century English Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Pine

Unusual Large Coffee Table
Unusual Large Coffee Table
H 22 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Vietnamese coffee table 1900 square shape. Dimension 34 cm high for 106 cm by 106 cm. Additional
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19th Century Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
Vietnamese Coffee Table, 1900
H 13.39 in W 41.74 in D 41.74 in
Antique Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
The Antique Wooden Coffee Table stands as a testament to the enduring allure of vintage
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19th Century European Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Antique Wooden Coffee Table
Antique Wooden Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 72.5 in D 25 in
French Fruitwood Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty French oval fruitwood coffee table. Lovely colour. 1880. Dimensions 51.5 inches (131 cms
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19th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Fruitwood

French Fruitwood Coffee Table
French Fruitwood Coffee Table
H 21 in W 51.5 in D 33.5 in
Coffee Table, Teak Wood
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Large coffee table in teak wood with nice old patina Southeast Asia, Thailand.
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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Coffee Table, Teak Wood
Coffee Table, Teak Wood
H 12.6 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Old Painted Coffee Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1368 - A comfortable old coffee table painted in fake marble like an 18th century furniture
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Fruitwood

Old Painted Coffee Table
Old Painted Coffee Table
H 23.63 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
Neo-Renaissance Coffee Table
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Neo-renaissance coffee table made in Holland. Oak wood with blackened accents. Approx 1900
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Early 1900s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Neo-Renaissance Coffee Table
Neo-Renaissance Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Heavy Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy walnut coffee table This is a very heavy quality piece it is made in solid walnut with
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Walnut

Heavy Walnut Coffee Table
Heavy Walnut Coffee Table
H 21 in W 45 in D 20 in
French Painted Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Antique painted French coffee table with D ended top. Old worn paint. 1890. Dimensions 49
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19th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Pine

French Painted Coffee Table
French Painted Coffee Table
H 20 in W 49 in D 36 in
Painted Continental Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted pine Continental coffee table, the scrub top with rounded corners has a wax finish, single
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1870s Austrian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Steel

Painted Continental Coffee Table
Painted Continental Coffee Table
H 19.25 in W 45 in D 31.5 in
Carved Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved Chinese coffee table is made from a carved Chinese panel with a custom made base. The panel
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1860s Chinese Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Glass, Wood

Carved Chinese Coffee Table
Carved Chinese Coffee Table
H 22 in W 42 in D 23.75 in
French Industrial Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual French industrial coffee table with a burnished old finish. This piece comes from the Saut
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19th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Iron

French Industrial Coffee Table
French Industrial Coffee Table
H 15 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
French Steel Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The central panel of this coffee table is an old French iron work that has had a custom built frame
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Early 1900s French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Steel

French Steel Coffee Table
French Steel Coffee Table
H 18 in W 62 in D 37 in
Black Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Wilson, NC
This coffee table is decorated with Chinoiserie figures raised in three dimensional relief
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1920s Asian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Birch

Italian 19th Century Table Basse - Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome mid-19th century Table Basse - Coffee Table from the Bologna region of Italy
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Chestnut, Walnut

Italian 19th Century Table Basse - Coffee Table
Italian 19th Century Table Basse - Coffee Table
H 19.63 in W 57.63 in D 35.75 in
Oriental Satin Walnut Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Satinwood

Oriental Deeply Carved Low Table, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental deeply carved low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Spanish 19th Century Table Basse, Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome mid-19th century table basse - coffee table from the Catalan region of Spain
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Beech, Pine

Spanish 19th Century Table Basse, Coffee Table
Spanish 19th Century Table Basse, Coffee Table
H 18.88 in W 36.13 in D 21.5 in
Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique spanish rustic raised-panel window as coffee table, Spain, 1930s. A 19th century solid
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood, Pine

Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
Antique Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in
English Coffee Table Chesterfield Table Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
English coffee table Chesterfield table, circa 1900 Solid wood, rectangular frame. Classic red
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Colonial Coffee Table
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Tea table, Anglo Indian colonial, the base is carved with grotesque marine, the top edged with
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1880s Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Colonial Coffee Table
Antique Colonial Coffee Table
H 29.14 in Dm 28.35 in
Lindsey Coffee Table/Ottoman
Located in Carmel, CA
, reversible Lindsay Ottoman is perfect for every kind of entertainment. Use it as a table for drinks and
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Wood

Storage Box Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique storage box on custom iron stand. The box opens with hinge on the top.
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Late 19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

Storage Box Coffee Table
Storage Box Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 46.5 in D 23.25 in
Tibetan Monastary Door Coffee Table
Located in Venice, CA
Antique Tibetan monastery door coffee table with glass top. The Tibetan door is an early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Maple, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany coffee table, the rectangular well figured top having moulded freeze raised up on platform
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19th Century British Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
19th Century Mahogany Coffee Table
H 20.5 in W 54 in D 42.5 in
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This coffee table made in Belgium 1890 has a lot of patina on the wood, attesting to its long
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1890s Belgian Rustic Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
Rustic wooden coffee table 1890
H 19.69 in W 58.27 in D 26.78 in
19th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century French coffee table. The walnut wood gives it a nice warm tone
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1850s French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Hardwood

19th Century French Coffee Table
19th Century French Coffee Table
H 21 in W 54 in D 27 in
French Early 19th Century Table Basse - Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational 18th century Table Basse - Coffee Table from the South of France. Wonderfully
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

18th century oak coffee table
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century oak coffee table A coffee table made of oak top with straight legs united with
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18th Century European Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables

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Oak

18th century oak coffee table
18th century oak coffee table
H 20.48 in W 64.97 in D 24.81 in
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Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique coffee table coffee table tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique coffee table coffee table tables — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique coffee table coffee table tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique coffee table coffee table tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique coffee table coffee table tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Thonet and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables?

Prices for antique coffee table coffee table tables start at $50 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $2,639.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Coffee Table Coffee Table Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, 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. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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.