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Bellows Coffee Table

French Provincial Large Fruitwood Blacksmith Forge Bellows Coffee Table, 1860s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large French Provincial blacksmith forge bellows coffee table. Striking French
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Antique 1860s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Oak, Iron and Leather Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or a country living room with this unusual antique blacksmith's bellows coffee
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nineteenth Century French Blacksmith's Bellows coffee table on stand
Located in Chicago, IL
shop later converted to a coffee table having wooden legs as support. Wood has a beautiful warm color.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

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Leather, Pine

Large 19th Century French Blacksmith Forge Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Unique large and original 19th century French blacksmith's bellows repurposed into a coffee table
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Antique 1850s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

1800s French Blacksmith Bellows Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table With a custom-made wrought iron stand capable of supporting a substantial
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Curious Antique Industrial Bellows as a Coffee Table, Around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious antique industrial bellows as a coffee table, around 1880 Unique, curious bellows
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Antique 1880s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

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Coffee Table Inspired by Japanese Architecture; Handcrafted in Poland
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
The coffee table from our Finish Collection is a striking and unique piece of furniture that boasts
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Antique Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
This coffee table is made from an original, large blacksmith bellows which was used throughout the
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Bellows Coffee Table
Antique Bellows Coffee Table
H 19.5 in W 57.5 in D 35.25 in
Substantial Factory Industrial Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Evergreen, CO
, this amazing coffee table was designed in Belgium for a look that is unquestionably industrial
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Large Antique Blacksmith's Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly unusual coffee table is made from an original antique blacksmith's bellows, and even
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Re-Purposed European Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Evergreen, CO
A large Industrial bellows has been fully opened and framed inside for a storage area with lid.
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Antique Bellows Coffee Table, circa 1890-1910
Located in Round Top, TX
This coffee table is made from an original, large blacksmith bellows which was used throughout the
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Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Vintage Original Bellows Coffee Table, Romania circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This coffee table is made from an original, large blacksmith bellows which was used throughout the
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Bellows Industrial Coffee Table, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This highly unusual coffee table is a great conversation piece since it is made from an original
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Unusual Vintage Three Legged Bellows Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual coffee or occasional table made from a Blacksmiths bellows. A leather covered architectural
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large French Provincial Carved Beech and Iron Blacksmith’s Bellows
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large, unusual and unique antique, French provincial carved beach and iron blacksmith’s bellows
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

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Iron

Very Large 19th Century Leather, Wrought Iron and Pine Blacksmith Bellows
Located in Baambrugge, NL
horizontally on the floor, they make for a distinctive coffee table. Included at no extra cost is the mount
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Oak, Iron and Leather Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or a country living room with this unusual antique blacksmith's bellows coffee
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Blacksmith's Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Pembroke, MA
French 19th century blacksmith's bellows retrofitted as a coffee table. The table features
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Blacksmith's Bellows Coffee Table
French Blacksmith's Bellows Coffee Table
H 16.5 in W 53.5 in D 34.5 in
19th Century French Pine Iron and Leather Blacksmith Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
has been retrofitted as a coffee table. Crafted in France circa 1850, the piece sits on three legs and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Elm Bellows Coffee Table
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian elm bellows with original leather trim. Later addition of legs to convert to coffee table.
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Antique Late 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Victorian Elm Bellows Coffee Table
Victorian Elm Bellows Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 57.09 in D 32.29 in
Exceptional Bellows Used As Coffee Table
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Very early bellows standing on iron feet
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Exceptional Bellows Used As Coffee Table
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Very early bellows standing on iron feet
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee table made from a 19th century bellows
Located in Hudson, NY
COFFEE TABLE CREATED FROM A 19TH CENTURY BELLOWS, MARKED BORDEAUX
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Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Big Bellows
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
attached to a iron base. It was most likely made into a coffee table about 40 yrs ago.
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Antique 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Big Bellows
H 17 in W 47 in D 31 in
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Bellows Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bellows coffee table you’re looking for. A bellows coffee table — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bellows coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bellows coffee table made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Bellows Coffee Table?

Prices for a bellows coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $3,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,949.

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 Bellows Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety 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 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.