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Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars
By Edward Ihnatowicz
Located in NOUVION-SUR-MEUSE, FR
Table basse "ATOMIC" par Edward IHNATOWICZ pour MARS FURNITURE édition. Structure en métal ,plateau
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars
Edward Ihnatowicz Atomic Coffee Table for Mars
H 16.54 in W 37.41 in D 20.87 in
Atomic iron and oak coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D20 H15 Fully restored oak and iron coffee table. Item is structurally sound and sturdy with
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Atomic iron and oak coffee table
Atomic iron and oak coffee table
H 15 in W 40 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Atomic Age Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful fifties coffee table with an illustration in gold and red on a black background. This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Johannes Andersen Atomic Teak Coffee Table with Drawers
By Johannes Andersen, Trensum
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Andersen Manufacturer: Trensum Møbelfabrik Era: 1950s Materials: Teak Measurements: 63? wide x 63? deep x 19.75? tall. Condition: In excell...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1980's Post Modern Atomic Chrome Coffee Table Base
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in San Diego, CA
This very cool and unique coffee table in chrome was designed by Milo Baughman, for the Design
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20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Era Cocktail Table
By Edward Ihnatowicz
Located in Hanover, MA
American atomic-era cocktail table of black enameled and gilt iron with inset glass top and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Atomic Era Cocktail Table
Atomic Era Cocktail Table
H 16.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Atomic Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Glass & Oak Coffee Table
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
Fantastic biomorphic/kidney shaped coffee table attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) End
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Mid Century Modern Square Glass Top Coffee Table Atomic Round Ball Shape Legs
By Memphis Group, Harry Bertoia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern coffee table on a steel structure with mesh shelf.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century FUBO, Switzerland Coffee Table
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Coffee Table with inlaid glass tabletop with stylized Atomic design with wooden
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid Century FUBO, Switzerland Coffee Table
Mid Century FUBO, Switzerland Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 in
German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A beautiful fifties coffee table with an illustration in gold, gray, and pink on a black background
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
German Mosaic Tripod Fifties Coffee Table, 1950s
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Billiemi Marble Glossy
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Nero Marquinia Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Verde Alpi Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Rosso Levanto Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table Offered is a mid-century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Nero Marquinia Marble
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Inlay
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Berthold Muller Brass & Stone Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany, c. 1950's
By Berthold Muller
Located in Norwalk, CT
rare Atomic Modern coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, produced in Germany in the 1950
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

1960s Vintage Knoll Rosewood Coffee Table Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Wonderful Brazilian Rosewood Knoll Coffee Table. 36 in diameter, very heavy. It really
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Coffee Table L Polyurethane Marble Resin Inlay
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Danish Modern Oak Rosewood & Inlaid Tile Mosaic Coffee Table! MCM Wegner 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! OAK ROSEWOOD & TILE MOSAIC! DANISH MODERN COFFEE TABLE! CIRCA 1955. DIMENSIONS: 48
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Occasional Coffee Table by Søren Georg Jensen for Kubus
By Søren Georg Jensen, Kubus
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern round coffee or occasional table by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus. The top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Round Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
produced in Italy during the 1960s. This atomic-style Italian coffee table features a base made of four
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table w/ Kidney Glass Top by Forest Wilson, c. 1960s
By Forest Wilson
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic sculptural coffee table by Forest Wilson. Featuring intricately carved solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Insetto B Model Coffee Table by Sergio Ragalzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Sergio Ragalzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Insetto B sculpture coffee table totally in satin brass from the Nature collection designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Insetto A Model Coffee Table by Sergio Ragalzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Sergio Ragalzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Insetto A sculpture coffee table totally in satin brass from the Nature collection designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Virus A Model Coffee Table by Sergio Ragalzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Sergio Ragalzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Virus A sculpture coffee table totally in satin brass from the Nature collection designed by Sergio
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Virus B Model Coffee Table by Sergio Ragalzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Sergio Ragalzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Virus B sculpture coffee table totally in satin brass from the Nature collection designed by Sergio
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculptural Mahogany & Copper Step Table
By John Van Koert, Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern two-tier step table with cantilever floating top design, features copper
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Vladimir Kagan Carved Walnut Trisymmetric Occasional Table
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic atomic design by Kagan-Dreyfuss. Elegantly articulated and proportioned table with glass top
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century American Craft Associates Walnut Sofa Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern American coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1950s Artist's Palette Side Table in the Style of Lucien de Roeck
By Lucien De Roeck
Located in London, GB
A delightful little 1950s artist's palette knock-down side or coffee table. This is in the style
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane Classic Travertin Glossy
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane PintaVerde Marble Glossy
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro CoffeeTable Polyurethane Grigio Billiemi Glossy
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Nuclide Coffee Table design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Clean lines, sharp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Two Tony Paul Style Ivory & Coffee Cone Shades Black Hairpin Bases Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two 1950's Coffee & Cream Shade, Black Wire Tripod Base, Uplights, Shelf Lights, Accent Lights. In
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Metal

Anodo Black Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Black Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo Red Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Red Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo Green Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Green Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo Beige Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Beige Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo Pure White Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Pure White Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo White Side Table #1
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo White Side Table #1
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo Mint Green Side Table
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo Mint Green Side Table
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Anodo White Side Table #2
By Scapin Collezioni
Located in Milan, IT
emphasizes the sculptural aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Other

Anodo White Side Table #2
H 17.52 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Heller, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Wien, AT
Bench/ Coffee Table “Blue Bench” entworfen von Massimo Vignelli, hergestellt von Heller um circa
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2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Chrome and 10 Opaline Globe Atomic Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
being bright. Looks great above a dining table, coffee table or in a corner that could use some more
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Spaceship Design Coffee Table Lacquered Resin
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
power. The coffee table is suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to its elegant and resistant
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Space Age Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
nice addition to any home. We have a macthing bench and coffee table as well. Check out our other
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
and will make a nice addition to any home. We have a macthing bench and coffee table as well. Check
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table White Travertine Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table NeroMarquinia Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Classic Travertine Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Verde Alpi Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Red Levanto Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table White Carrara Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool LowTable GrigioBilliemi Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

21st Century Elena Salmistraro StoolLowTable WhitePintaVerde Marble Polyurethane
By Elena Salmistraro
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
aspect of this highly versatile product, which can be a coffee table or even a stool. Eight top finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Dorothy Thorpe Style Midcentury Silver Fade Cocktail Glasses Barware Set of 8
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
barware set They will create a dramatic display for a back bar or table setting. These are from the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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Atomic Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the atomic coffee table you’re looking for. Each atomic coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect atomic coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right atomic coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one atomic coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Genaro Alvarez, Lane Furniture and Berthold Muller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Atomic Coffee Table?

An atomic coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $5,887.

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 Atomic Coffee Table
  • 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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 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.