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Beechwood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made in the 1970s in the former Czechoslovakia. The table is made of beech
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid century beechwood coffee table by Tatra nabytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made by Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
It
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
H 23.23 in W 41.74 in D 19.69 in
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Style Coffee Table
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-20th century Scandinavian style coffee table
A beechwood coffee table with striped satin
Category
Mid-20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Danish Carpenters Work Bench Coffee Table in Beechwood
Located in Søborg, DK
bespoke coffee table with age related wear and patina.
The tool well that runs the length of the table is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Modern Vintage Beechwood Glass Coffee Table or Sofa Table circa 1970 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage beechwood glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Paolo Buffa Midcentury Beechwood Italian Round Coffee Table for Brugnoli, 1950s
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century round coffee table in beechwood with crystal glass top. This charming piece was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 20.48 in Dm 24.02 in
Japanese Tinted Beechwood Collectible Coffee Table Surfaced by Sho Ota
By Sho Ota
Located in Amsterdam, NL
At the intersection of industrial design and craftsmanship, Sho's sculptural works are both minimalistic and multi-layered. Every piece of collectible design is handmade by Sho himse...
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2010s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Wood
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 14.18 in
Italian Midcentury Square Coffee Table in Beechwood and Smoked Glass, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful coffee table made of solid stained beech wood with green-grey smoke glass top.
Made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Beech
H 13.98 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Coffee Table of Beechwood and with Extension Leaf of Danish Design, Rubby
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, crafted from beechwood and featuring an extension leaf, is a fine example of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
H 21.66 in W 42.92 in D 29.53 in
Square Coffee Table in Beechwood and Ceramic Tiles by Sallingboe, Denmark, 1970s
By Britt Sallingboe
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful square coffee table designed by Britt Sallingboe, Denmark in the 1970s. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 19.3 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Isabelle Azema Murmure table in Tinted Beechwood
By Isabelle Azema
Located in Paris, FR
"Murmure" coffee table by Isabelle Azema : A low table with a loosely shaped surface constructed by
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2010s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Ironwood Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
This beautiful square coffee table comes in two sizes. The tabletop is in natural steel, which has
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
1960's Mid Century Coffee Table
By Mier Furniture
Located in Brno, CZ
mahogany veneer, and the legs are made of beechwood.
This coffee table is in great original condition
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Vintage coffee table, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee or side table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It ´s made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Italian Organic Coffee Table 1970's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A Mid century modern vintage organic coffee table with a base in stained beechwood base and a smoke
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s.
It has a beechwood structure and black
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Lilliput 310 Salmon Coffee Table by Studioventotto
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
The harmony of curves is celebrated in this cutting-edge coffee table by Studioventotto. Its
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash
Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned exhibition
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
1960's Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brno, CZ
This round coffee table was designed and produced in 1960’s Czechoslovakia. It consists of four
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Art Deco Coffee Round Dining Table Bauhaus, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
This coffee, side table was designed by Thonet in the 1930s. The table features a tubular brass
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
Vintage Long Coffee Table by Drevopodnik Holesov, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table were designed in the 1970s and produced in Czechoslovakia by Drevopodnik Holesov
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Original Viennese Jugendstil Coffee Table 1905, Austrian Mastercraft
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical Viennese furniture from the begin of the 20th century. Beechwood, black stained. Turned
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Modern Vintage Wood Coffee Table Sofa Table Johannes Spalt Vienna
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
, 1961, Vienna.
The presented Coffee table was made of solid and veneered oakwood, beechwood and metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 11.02 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Coffee Table "Spider" Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Maker: UP Závody Brno
- Made of beechwood, upper surface is veneered
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s.
It has a beechwood structure and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´S, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Cesky Nabytek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960's. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Beech
Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Opaline Glass, Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Opaline Glass, Fiberglass, Wood, Beech
Round Black Coffee Table/ Side Table by Thonet with Brass Base, Austria 1980
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Timeless late 20th century black round coffee table made by the well known company of Thonet Vienna
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Late 20th Century Austrian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Otto Wagner Attributed, Thonet Jugendstil Coffee Table with Label
By Woka Lamps, Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood, stained light-brown, brass fittings, Thonet label on the underside of the plate
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 29.93 in Dm 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Organic Beech Glass Vintage Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage organic coffee table from brown stained beechwood base and a greenish
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Coffee Table, Vintage, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Breslau by the Craft Cooperative Supply
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s, Floding Coffee or Dinning Table on Chrom Metal Base
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage folding dining table, 1960s, chrome metal base, Middle Europe. Beechwood. Traces of wear
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech and Cherry Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mid-Century Modern vintage three legged coffee table was made of beechwood and the tabletop was
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Cherry
H 24.61 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Formica and Beech Wood Coffee Table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Beech
H 23.23 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
Danish Art Deco Beech Wood, Brass and Pebbled Glass Coffee Table.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional and rare cocktail or side table is an instant statement piece. Expertly
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table Attributed to Otto Prutscher and Thonet Original of the Time
By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant coffee table with volute carved legs
Material
Beechwood, black stained, signs of age
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Coffee Table "Fledermaus" by Josef Hoffmann, at ca. 1906
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable round Art Nouveau coffee table "Fledermaus" designed by none other than the Austrian
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Art Nouveau Round Mahogany Coffee Table Early 20th Century, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional round Art Nouveau mahogany coffee table from the early 20th century in Austria
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
"Bestiale" Coffee Table Created by Vincent Vincent in Burnt Wood French Design
Located in Lyon, FR
Coffee table with a "bestial" look designed and handmade by the Lyon cabinetmaker Vincent Vincent
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2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
H 14.18 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
Italian Mid-20th Century Cerused Wood Mirrored Coffee Table with X-form Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern cerused beechwood two-drawer low table on an X-form base inset with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
H 13 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in
Square Coffee Table by French Andre Sornay Beech and Beige Laminate Top 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Square coffee table by the famous French designer and manufacturer Andre Sornay produced in the
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Beech
H 11.23 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Round Coffee Table, Vintage, Beechwood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Round coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Breslau by the Craft Cooperative Supply
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Vintage, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of wood and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Vintage, Beechwood, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of wood and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Antique Coffee Table, Vintage, Beechwood, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful antique table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Germany in 1960s. The table was made
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Beech
Mercury Small Table by Daria Zinovatnaya
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary designer table that stands out for its iconic spirit. The base is in painted beechwood
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Round 'Sea Anemone' Table by Pia Maria Raeder
By Pia-Maria Raeder 1
Located in Paris, FR
fuse: side and coffee tables, wall and freestanding mirrors, armchairs, chandeliers, floor lamps and
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2010s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vienna Secession Round Table by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Round table with a glass top, designed about 1910 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn, Vienna, beechwood
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Bentwood, Beads
Thonet Bentwood Side Table, Design by Josef Hoffmann, Austria ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable round Art Nouveau coffee table "Fledermaus" designed by the famous Austrian architect
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Sofa Table - Diplomat by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian coffee, side table is enhanced by detailed grains, standing on four round wooden legs. Wear
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
No Reserve
H 19 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Swedish Modern teak/birch low table Bruno Mathsson, 1950's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
incorporate dramatically flowing bent beechwood frames, making them some of the most instantly recognizable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
"Fratello" Low Tempered Glass Double-Top Table Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
By Driade, Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Fratello" is a low double-top table, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 19.6 in W 78.7 in D 19.6 in
21st Century Idra Side Table in Hand-carved Beechwood with Top in Glass
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Between mythology and classicism, Idra coffee table is characterized by a masterfully hand-carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Center Tables
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Midcentury Beechwood Side Table with Cord and Glass Top by Max Kment
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment, Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing Austrian midcentury side table or coffee table designed by the Austrian Architect Max Kment
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cord, Glass, Beech
H 16.15 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Austrian Midcentury Beechwood Side Table with Cord and Glass Top by Max Kment
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment, Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing Austrian midcentury side table or coffee table designed by the Austrian Architect Max Kment
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cord, Glass, Beech
H 16.15 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
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Beechwood Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the beechwood coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of beech, hardwood and wood, every beechwood coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage beechwood coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the beechwood coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A beechwood coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Britt Sallingboe, Isabelle Azema and Krasna JIzba each produced at least one beautiful beechwood coffee table that is worth considering.
How Much is a Beechwood Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a beechwood coffee table at 1stDibs is $1,320, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $7,460 for the highest priced.
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 Beechwood Coffee Table
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2022While 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, 2023To 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, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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, 2024The 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024How 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, 2024The 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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, 2022Styling 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.
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