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Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
By Lova Creation
Located in Montreal, QC
Great vintage acid etched brass Belgian coffee table from the 1980s, set on a black painted metal
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
$16,500
H 14 in W 48.75 in D 29 in
Belgian Coffee Table by Willy Ceysens, Aluminium Cast, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Belgian coffee table by Willy Ceysens, Aluminium Cast, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

1950s Belgian Coffee Table with Bronze Whippet Sculptures and Glass Top
Located in London, GB
1950s Belgian coffee table is a remarkable fusion of elegance and artistry. It features a round
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Primitive Belgian Coffee Table in Solid Oak, circa 1900 A striking primitive-style coffee table
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20th Century Belgian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Belgian Coffee Table with Old Flooring Teak and Steel on Two Levels
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
An elegant fusion of industrial strength and organic warmth, this handcrafted Belgian coffee table
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2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Belgian Coffee Table with Teak in Charcoal and Steel on Two Levels In Stock
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
handcrafted Belgian coffee table features an Charcoal stained teak flooring top meticulously inlaid into a
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2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hilversum, NL
This Brutalist coffee table is made in a style reminiscent of designs by Paul Evans. It was
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
$2,905
H 18.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Beautiful Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
By Ricco D
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Belgian modernist design acid etched brass coffee table. Signed "Ricco D 18582", Belgium
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Beautiful Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
Beautiful Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
$14,500 Sale Price
21% Off
H 14 in W 49 in D 29.5 in
Glamorous Lucite, Brass and Glass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stunning Belgian coffee table with glamorous performance. The light and glossy Lucite base with
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian coffee table, seamlessly combines antique charm with modern utility. The richly
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
$5,675
H 16.5 in W 52.5 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Midcentury Belgian Lucite Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury Belgian coffee table is made of a Lucite and steel base and includes a glass top
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 20th-century Belgian coffee table combines rustic charm with refined functionality
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Pia Manu Ceramic Tile and Marble Mosaic Belgian Coffee Table Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Chicago, IL
Pia Manu signed ceramic mosaic coffee table. Pia Manu, a Belgian artist often collaborated with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Belgian Coffee or Centre Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian mid-20th century wood coffee table. This Belgian coffee table of wood features a long
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Christian Krekels signed Belgian Etched brass Coffee Table 1970
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in the late 1970s. The table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Alfred Hendrickx Style Coffee Table, Belgium, 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Belgian coffee table with black lacquered wooden legs, brass connected frame and a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Alfred Hendrickx Style Coffee Table, Belgium, 1958
Alfred Hendrickx Style Coffee Table, Belgium, 1958
$1,304
H 20.48 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Belgian Coffee Table in Black Resin and Agate Stones, 1970s
By Marc D'haenens, Philippe Barbier, Christian Heckscher, Jean Claude Dresse, Christian Krekels
Located in Vorst, BE
Coffee table in black resin and agates - created in Belgium during the 1970 Top in black tinted
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Agate

Vandeweghe for Amphora Ceramic Table
By Rogier Vandeweghe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian coffee table designed by Rogier Vandeweghe and produced by Amphora, features a low
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic

Vandeweghe for Amphora Ceramic Table
Vandeweghe for Amphora Ceramic Table
$4,500
H 15 in W 47.2 in D 18.1 in
Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in 1979. The table features a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Agate, Brass

Etienne Allemeersch coffee table, Belgium 1970s
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
, crafted this coffee table in resin adorned with inlaid fossil stone. Do not hesitate to contact us for
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Etienne Allemeersch coffee table, Belgium 1970s
Etienne Allemeersch coffee table, Belgium 1970s
$8,895
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Travertine Belgium Midcentury Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A travertine coffee table. Belgium, circa 1970s. Particularly pleasing colouring. Good
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Travertine Belgium Midcentury Square Coffee Table
Travertine Belgium Midcentury Square Coffee Table
$1,655
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960’s Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Belgian Brutalist oak coffee table with hand made tiles.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pottery, Oak

1960’s Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table
1960’s Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table
$5,500
H 15.5 in W 56 in D 29.25 in
Ceramic coffee table by Aliette Vliers - Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary coffee table by Belgian artist ALIETTE VLIERS. This table features a tablet with
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2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Steel

Geometric Leather Coffee Table, Jori Belgium, 1970
By JORI
Located in Chicago, IL
Geometric leather coffee table, Jori Belgium, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Glass

Mid-Century, Petrifiedwood Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century petrifiedwood coffee table, Belgium, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Petrified Wood

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your living space with the rustic charm of this 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee
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20th Century Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
$1,795
H 17 in W 38.6 in D 23 in
Wenge and rosewood coffee table – Belgium 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Solid wenge and Rio rosewood coffee table, shellac finishing. Belgium circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Wenge

Wenge and rosewood coffee table – Belgium 1960
Wenge and rosewood coffee table – Belgium 1960
$1,660
H 17.72 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Large coffee table by Aurora – Belgium 1960
By Aurora
Located in Girona, Girona
Large solid mahogany coffee table with superb Rio rosewood veneer for the top, Indian rosewood for
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper

Large coffee table by Aurora – Belgium 1960
Large coffee table by Aurora – Belgium 1960
$5,396
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This coffee table designed by Willy Ballez, is crafted in his own atelier in Belgium in 1979. It
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979
Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979
$14,826
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 28.35 in
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
$9,726
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 59.06 in
Geometrical Brass & Chrome Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rather uniquely shaped brass and chrome coffee table. The interwoven bends and corners of the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Geometrical Brass & Chrome Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Geometrical Brass & Chrome Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
$1,719
H 15.36 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table by Axel Vervoordt, a visionary Belgian decorator and art dealer. Crafted in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare collectible by Belgian artist and designer Willy Daro. This striking rectangular coffee
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
$6,200
H 14.97 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
$21,350
H 13.78 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Minimalist pink granite coffee table, 1980's Belgium
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Minimalist granite coffee table. Pink veined slim coffee table. In excellent condition, the stains
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Granite

Minimalist pink granite coffee table, 1980's Belgium
Minimalist pink granite coffee table, 1980's Belgium
$958 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Mosaic Coffee Table by Raf Verjans, Belgium, 1970s
By Raf Verjans
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raf Verjans; Cocktail Table; Coffee Table; Belgium; Aluminium; Mosaic; Steel; Cocktail table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

Belgo Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table, 1980, Belgium
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is made of high-quality brass and chrome. The finish to the rectangular shapes of the base is really nice. The top is made of smoked glass, adding very nicely to the design. The c...
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Belgo Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table, 1980, Belgium
Belgo Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table, 1980, Belgium
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.18 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
Exceptional artisan chain link coffee table, Belgium 1970s.
By Franz West
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptional artisan coffee table, crafted in Belgium during the 1970s, is a striking example
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Design Red Coffee Table, 1950's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Red Formica / Laminate Coffee Table. Made in Belgium, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Beech

Midcentury Design Red Coffee Table, 1950's Belgium
Midcentury Design Red Coffee Table, 1950's Belgium
$1,565 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.75 in W 59.26 in D 31.7 in
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking coffee table, designed by Axel Vervoordt in the 1980s, exemplifies his mastery of
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Oak

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
$9,300
H 30.32 in W 59.26 in D 43.51 in
Large Slate & Steel Coffee Table, Belgium 1960's
By Pia Manu
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted steel coffee table by Pia Manu with a deep metal patina, the top is a patchwork
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate, Steel

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Defined by its clean architectural lines and raw elegance, this vintage coffee table is a testament
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Oak

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
$3,300
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 34.65 in
Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
By Juliette Belarti
Located in New York City, NY
This table features glazed ceramic tiles with lots of texture and variation in tone. A solid, eye
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Wood

Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
$8,200
H 8.75 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful example of Vervoordt’s distinctive, understated design language. This piece features a top crafted from narrow bamboo slats, offering a rich, organic texture and subtle t...
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
$9,900
H 14.57 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
George Mathias Belgian Modern Square Etched Brass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern design (1970s) square etched brass coffee table with a centered "X" design on a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Brutalist Coffee Table by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Brutalist coffee table in very good condition. Designed by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s The
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Emiel Veranneman Rare Convertible Coffe Table, Belgium, ca. 1980
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in New York, NY
Emiel Veranneman ( 1924-2003 ) Rare convertible lacquered coffee table, with inset glass top
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Lacquer

Lova Creations Belgian Modern Square Etched Brass Coffee Table
By Lova Creation
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern design (1970s) square brass coffee table with a fluted design border with an etched
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

20th Century Belgian Wooden Coffee Table With Slate Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian wooden coffee table is a beautifully crafted piece featuring a natural
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Slate

1970s Large Rectangular Nautical Chain Link Coffee Table, Belgian
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Belgian Brutalist-style rectangular coffee table features a striking design that
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Brass Etched Coffee Table by Christian Heckscher, Belgium, 1970s
By Christian Heckscher
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass etched coffee table by Christian Heckscher, crafted in Belgium during the 1970s. A key piece
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

99" Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Ayous Wood
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This coffee table maintains the Impressive Allure of our Belgian Made Brutalist Style Dining Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

99" Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Ayous Wood
99" Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Ayous Wood
$8,750
H 15.75 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Bamboo, Wabi Sabi Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Bamboo, Wabi Sabi  Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
Bamboo, Wabi Sabi  Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
$9,726
H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 59.06 in
Artisan Industrial Chain Link Iron Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970
By Franz West
Located in ECHT, NL
Artisan chain link Iron coffee table with original smoked glass table top, Belgium, 1970. In the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-Century Bonsai Coffee Table by Willy Daro. Iconic coffee table designed in the 70s. The bronze
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare Bonsai tree coffee table made by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970s. Sculptural base with fine sanded
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
$4,800
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Resourcer Galva Elipse Coffee Table by Atelier Serruys, Belgium, 2024
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Resourcer Galva Elipse coffee table by Thomas Serruys embodies minimalist elegance and enduring
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2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Willy Ballez Marble and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s Belgium
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural coffee table by Willy Ballez in very good condition. Handmade in Belgium in the 1970s
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Marble

Willy Ballez Marble and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s Belgium
Willy Ballez Marble and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s Belgium
$3,321
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
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Belgium Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Belgium coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Belgium coffee tables — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 958 antique and vintage Belgium coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 103 modern editions to choose from as well. Belgium coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern Belgium coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Belgium coffee tables over the years, but those made by Willy Daro, Belgo Chrome and belgochrom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Belgium Coffee Tables?

Prices for Belgium coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Belgium coffee tables begin at $300 and can go as high as $108,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.