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Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Late 19th Century French Parquetry Inalid Side / Coffee Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French late 19th century parquetry inlaid Kingwood side / coffee table, having
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Mahogany

Art Deco Gaston Poisson Coffee Table
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Houston, TX
The Art Deco Gaston Poisson coffee table is a masterpiece that epitomizes the opulence and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Glass, Wood

19th century E.F. Caldwell Marquetry Ormolu Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Coffee Table
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American, 19th century. Marquetry coffee table with marble top. Provenance: Estate of Caldwell
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19th Century North American Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Marble, Bronze

Highly Figured Walnut Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Highly figured walnut veneered cylinder base with quartered parquetry top in the manner of Harvey
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Coffee Table Thick Marble Top Brass Gallery Rail
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in France parquetry inlaid coffee or
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Marble, Brass

A French 19th century Louis XV st. coffee table attr to Francois Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kingwood and Ormolu coffee table attributed to Francois Linke. The table is raised by elegant slender
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Ormolu

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Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Metal, Brass

LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Steel, Brass

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Textile

Stilnovo Wall Lights, a pair
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo sconces, a pair. Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s. Textured glass, brass, enameled metal. "Stilnovo" label inside on one lamp. Take 2 candelabra bulbs each. Four sco...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Wall Lights, a pair
Stilnovo Wall Lights, a pair
H 9.5 in W 7.625 in D 3.5 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Ormolu

Continental Marble and Gilt Eagle Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire late 18th Century / early 19th Century console table with a variegated marble slab and gilt caved acanthus leaves wooden top supported on a gilt carved base depicting ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Marble, Gold Leaf

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Travertine

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Travertine

Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

Contemporary T1.1 Coffee Table in High-Gloss Lacquer
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings. The lacquered surfaces and consistent rhythm of the planes create a visual play of light, shadow and reflection, adding dep...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Metal, Brass

Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
By Thonet, Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Chrome

Italian 19th Century Greco-Roman Style Marble Bas-Relief Frieze, Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Italian 19th century Greco-Roman style carved Carrara marble bas-relief Frieze, after the antique. The finely carved white marble frieze in relief, depicting a mythologic...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Louis XVI Style French Marble-Topped Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style marble-topped coffee table made of solid cherrywood and topped with a “portoro” intact marble slab. The gilt brass trim and rosace add beautiful detail through...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Marble, Brass

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Parquetry Coffee Table, German Work, Middle of 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A parquetry walnut and violetwood coffee table, marble top, opening on to a drawer and two little
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Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Rosewood, Walnut

American Art Deco Coffee Table, 1920
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
American Art Deco geometric woods parquetry coffee table circa 1925. An absolutely nonpareil
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood

Antique American Art Deco Coffee Table, 1920
American Art Deco Coffee Table, 1920
H 11.82 in W 48.43 in D 60.24 in
PARQUETRY TOP COFFEE TABLE
Located in New Orleans, LA
19TH CENTURY FRENCH PARQUETRY TOP COFFEE TABLE (CIRCA 1890) ON A NEW IRON BASE.
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

PARQUETRY TOP COFFEE TABLE
PARQUETRY TOP COFFEE TABLE
H 17 in W 38 in D 37.75 in
A Swiss Parquetry Walnut Checkerboard Coffee Table on a New Base
Located in New York, NY
A Walnut Coffee Table with Rounded Tray Top and A Checkerboard Parquetry Pattern. Top Swiss
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

An English Parquetry Top Low Table c1890
Located in London, GB
An English parquetry top low table c1890 frame and parquetry in different cuts of oak.
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19th Century English Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

Bamboo Cocktail Table Diagonal Parquetry Inlay Pattern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cocktail coffee table with elegant diamond bamboo inlays set in diagonal basket weave pattern and molding
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Early 20th Century Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Bamboo, Wood

Chinoiserie English Sheraton Table
Located in Kensington, MD
Satinwood & Ebonised English Sheraton table with gilt and black lacquer Chinoiserie top. Tapered
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18th Century and Earlier English Sheraton Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Gold Leaf

Chinoiserie English Sheraton Table
Chinoiserie English Sheraton Table
H 28 in W 33.25 in D 24 in
Antique French Inlaid Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Antique French kingwood coffee table with a parquetry top, inlaid and cross banded around the edge
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1920s French Louis XIV Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Kingwood

19th Century English Victorian Walnut Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut and parquetry inlaid coffee table, having a walnut
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

French Art Deco Period 1930s Coffee Table with Parquetry Top and Brass Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Art Deco period coffee table from circa 1930 with parquetry top and brass base. Elevate
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass

Antique Tiger Oak Table, Parquetry Pull Out Refectory Table, France 1920, B2741
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak table, parquetry pull out refectory table, France 1920, B2741 France 1920
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1920s Scottish Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

18th Century, French Walnut Coffee Table with Drawers and Pull-Out Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
This rustic, antique fruit wood coffee table was crafted in Eastern France, circa 1780. The classic
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak, Walnut

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Carved & Painted Parquet Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or living room with this important antique coffee table. Crafted in France circa
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

19th C. French Marquetry Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Provincial style Parquetry elm & oak coffee table . The parquetry table stand
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Elm, Oak

19th Century English Oak Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge 19th century English oak low table with an unusual parquetry top, 1890. Dimensions 64.5
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Coffee Table
19th Century English Oak Coffee Table
H 19 in W 64.5 in D 50 in
Early 20th Century Rosewood and Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4060, very attractive early 20th century mahogany and rosewood coffee table, having striking
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Rosewood

A Rectangular French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular French Louis XVI style coffee table. The parquetry inlay top with burled walnut cross
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Art Deco Geometric Massive Oak Coffee Table 87 Inches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ART DECO GEOMETRIC MASSIVE OAK COFFEE TABLE 87 INCHES PARQUETRY TOP WITH OAK CROSS
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Early 20th Century English Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

Triangular Table with Parquetry Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Chinese triangular table with original heavily lacquered geometric inlay top and
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Low Table with Parquetry Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood low table with burl parquetry inlay, and black lacquered legs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Elm, Burl

Low Table with Parquetry Inlay
Low Table with Parquetry Inlay
H 19 in W 25 in D 25 in
Italian Inlaid Low Round Table, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely 19th century Italian parquetry inlaid walnut low round table. The round walnut table top is
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19th Century Italian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Syrian Side Table
Located in London, GB
mother of pearl, bone, and parquetry inlaid hardwood octagonal side table. Size in inches approx.: H
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1920s Syrian Victorian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Teak

Italian Olive Wood Parquetry Inlay Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian form, scalloped skirt, cabriole leg with parquetry inlay veneer top. Finely
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood

19th Century Italian Parquetry Centre Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Italian parquetry centre / coffee table made from walnut and other exotic woods, the
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1840s Italian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

Moroccan Round Coffee Table Inlaid Marquetry
Located in Pasadena, TX
Handcrafted round Moroccan inlaid coffee table, cedar wood inlaid with various fruitwood parquetry
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Fruitwood

Moroccan Round Coffee Table Inlaid Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted round Moroccan inlaid coffee table, cedar wood inlaid with various fruitwood parquetry
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Fruitwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood and Ormolu Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood and ormolu coffee table. The table is
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Ormolu

Rare Round Coffee Table w. Marquetry Inlay Depicting Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and quality crafted, wooden coffee table. If you are looking for a beautifully made and
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Mid-19th Century European Classical Roman Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood

French Art Deco Two Tier Round Burl Wood Table with Black Legs
Located in Troy, MI
tier with checkered parquetry and contrasting black legs. Unknown maker. Table was refinished by the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood, Walnut, Burl

English Drinks Cart or Fold-Down Tea Table with Removable Tray Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English drinks cart or tea and coffee serving table of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass

French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Long Oak Parquetry Coffee Table with Herring Bone Pattern, Fron a Church in the Quercy Region of
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
H 18 in W 100 in D 29 in
A Round, French, Oak. Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Round French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table, Early 20th Century on a Contemporary Base.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Brass

A Large Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Large Coffee Table Consisting of 19th Century French Parquetry on a Contemporary Walnut Base
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

A Large Parquetry Coffee Table
A Large Parquetry Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 70 in D 45 in
French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Large Coffee Table Made From Oak and Walnut Parquet From the Savoie Region. 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
French Oak Parquetry Coffee Table
H 18.25 in W 80 in D 41.75 in
Mixed Wood Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Stained Cherry, Oak, maple, and Walnut Inlay Coffee Table, With Two Radiating Star
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Mixed Wood Parquetry Coffee Table
Mixed Wood Parquetry Coffee Table
H 30 in W 56.25 in D 31.25 in
Large 19th Century Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Large Coffee Table Consisting of 19th Century French Parquetry on a Contemporary Walnut Base
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

A Large 19th C. Parquetry Coffee Table on a Contemporary Base
Located in New York, NY
A Large Coffee Table Consisting of 19th Century French Parquetry on a Contemporary Walnut Base
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Antique Italian walnut parquetry table (coffee table).
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Italian walnut parquetry table (coffee table).
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19th Century Italian Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

Coffee Table Made from 19th Century Parquetry
Located in New York, NY
A Coffee Table Made From 19th Century French Parquetry on a Contemporary Walnut Base.
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19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Walnut

Coffee Table with an Early 19th Century Mahogany Tabletop in Parquetry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 19th century mahogany tabletop in parquetry on a wooden base Beautiful original wax patine
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Early 19th Century French De Stijl Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Wood

A PARQUETRY PANEL MOUNTED AS A LOW TABLE
Located in New York, NY
A fine mid 19th century parquetry panel inlaid with two large ebony stars bordered by rosewood and
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19th Century English Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

A Parquetry Panel Mounted As A Low Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine mid 19th century parquetry panel inlaid with two large ebony stars bordered by rosewood and
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19th Century English Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Coffee Table made From 19th Century Continental Parquetry
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19th Century European Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 18 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A Handsome Coffee Table made From 19th Century Continental Parquetry
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19th Century European Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Oak

coffee Table
coffee Table
H 18 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
A North European 18th century Parquetry Top Low Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
The 18th century parquetry top comprised of mahogany, ebony and satinbirch in a geometric pattern
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18th Century and Earlier Baroque Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Steel

Parquetry Lift-Top Chest
Located in New York, NY
With a variety of marquetry patterns.
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19th Century Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Parquetry Lift-Top Chest
Parquetry Lift-Top Chest
H 24.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Dutch Inlaid Baroque Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beautifully designed inlaid wood parquetry of this mid 19th century table make it a real
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19th Century Danish Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

Dutch Inlaid Baroque Coffee Table
Dutch Inlaid Baroque Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 32 in
Dutch Marquetry Oval Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Marquetry and Parquetry Satinwood and Rosewood Oval Cocktail Table
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Satinwood, Rosewood

Dutch Marquetry Oval Cocktail Table
Dutch Marquetry Oval Cocktail Table
H 18 in W 39.25 in D 28.5 in
Antique Asian Parquetry Silk Robe or Sword Chest Coffee Table, circa 1880
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
a coffee table in the centre of the main room. 131cms wide 4ft 4ins 67cms deep 2ft 3ins 47cms high
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Hardwood

Antique French Parquet Coffee Table on Iron Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French parquet coffee table on iron base.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

French Provincial Round Oak Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial round oak cocktail table with parquetry de Versailles top over a shaped frieze
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Early 20th Century Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

French Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Bouillotte Table, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An outstanding antique marble and cherrywood veneer parquetry bouillotte table in the Louis XVI
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Parquetry Coffee Table

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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Antique Parquetry Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique parquetry coffee table for your home. An antique parquetry coffee table — often made from wood, walnut and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique parquetry coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique parquetry coffee table, designed in the Louis XV, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique parquetry coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Parquetry Coffee Table?

An antique parquetry coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,372, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $27,000.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.