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B&B Italia Brushed Black Oak and Bronzed Steel 'Surface' Coffee Table
By Vincent Van Duysen, B&B Italia
Located in Chicago, IL
B&B Italia 'Surface' coffee table in brushed black oak and bronzed nickel plated steel. Designed by
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

"Hollywood" Coffee Table in Snowy Elm and Brushed Bronze by Studio Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
-Century Modern inspired design. Bronze end caps protect the tips of the legs and reinforce the harmony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen, Rare Brushed Steel and Brass Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and beautiful neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Brass

Rib Coffee Table — Patinated Bronzed Steel
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
Inspired by the ship building heritage of North-East England, the Rib Coffee Table plays on the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...

Rib Coffee Table —  Patinated Bronzed Steel
Rib Coffee Table —  Patinated Bronzed Steel
H 15.36 in W 63.98 in D 35.44 in
Pace Collection Cocktail Table in Brushed Bronze by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
bronze finish. The combination of brushed bronze and sleek glass could not be more perfect. We’ve
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Tivoli Coffee Table 4 Legs Round Travertine Top Oil Rubbed Bronze Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a round travertine top. The base is stainless steel tube
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Rectangular Coffee Table Made of Forged Bronze Tiles and Forged Steel Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
The tabletop of this rectangular coffee table is composed of individually forged bronze tiles
Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Bronze

Stonehenge Coffee Table: Smoke Etched Glass Top/Bronze Legs by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stonehenge coffee table combines monumental, sculptural legs with a light etched glass top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Nickel, Pewter, Brass, Bronze

Step Set of 2 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table step set of 2 with solid brass base In brushed finish. Medium side table is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Step Set of 2 Coffee Table
Step Set of 2 Coffee Table
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
Bronze, Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar
By Tom Lopinski, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Brushed Bronze, rosewood and smoked glass coffee table by Tom Lopinski for Dunbar.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Stonehenge Coffee Table by Avram Rusu Studio
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Stonehenge coffee table combines monumental, sculptural legs with a light etched glass top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Nickel, Pewter, Brass, Bronze

Tom Lopinsky for Dunbar Bronze, Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Interconnected brushed bronze architectural coffee table base with bronze spacers, rosewood caps
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Tivoli Coffee Table 4 Legs Round Travertine Top Burnished Brass Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 Tivoli coffee table with 4 legs and a round travertine top. The base is stainless steel tube
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze

1 Dot Per Inch Cocktail Table in Bronze by Studio Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
land.” This collector’s piece consists of over 1200 solid bronze rounds which are welded on the bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Nova Boomerang Coffee Table with Marble Top by AVRAM RUSU STUDIO
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nova Table Collection pairs multiple metal finishes with wood and marble tops of various shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Nova Round Marble Coffee Table Set of Two by AVRAM RUSU STUDIO
By Andreea Avram Rusu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nova table collection pairs multiple metal finishes with wood and stone tops of various shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Pewter

Binate Coffee Table — Small — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Medium — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in all patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Large — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Large — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Large — Circular Steel Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and blackened steel. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Steel Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and blackened steel. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Large — Circular Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Stanhope Coffee Table — Small — Circular Brass Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in incredibly rare British marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Carrara Marble, Marble, Stone, Limestone, Copper, Metal, Bronze, ...

Corbel Coffee Table — Medium — Patinated Brass Base — Etched Brass Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Brass, Bro...

Round Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in patinated brass and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Brass, Meta...

Corbel Coffee Table — Large — Patinated Brass Base — Etched Brass Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
Drawing from the industrial elegance of ship hulls and the enduring strength of architectural corbels, we pay testament to balance and resilience. Echoing the sweeping curves that cu...
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Round Binate Coffee Table — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in patinated brass and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Small — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and honed Cumbrian slate, with a polished brass trim. Hand
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Round Binate Coffee Table — Large — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A circular coffee table in patinated brass and blackened steel. Hand crafted to order in the North
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

Binate Coffee Table — Extra Large — All Patinated Brass — Made in Britain
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the North. Bespoke finishes and sizes
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Metal, Steel, Brass, Br...

Binate Coffee Table — Extra Large — Blackened Steel Frame — Patinated Brass Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and patinated brass, with a polished brass trim. Hand crafted to
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Limestone, Stone, Metal, Steel, Brass, Br...

Binate Coffee Table — Medium — Blackened Steel Frame — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee table in blackened steel and honed Cumbrian slate, with a polished brass trim. Hand
Category

2010s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Steel, Bra...

A Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Rectangular Table with Glass Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the inset glass top withing a bronze frame raised on cylindrical faux-marble metal supports ending
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco style His Coffee Table made with ebony and brass, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
style that has developed around the world. The His coffee table has an elegant and contemporary look
Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Verdi Coffee Table — Medium — Solid Brass Plate Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in Rare British Marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Solid Brass Plate Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in Rare British Marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Solid Brass Plate Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Small — Solid Brass Plate Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Large — Solid Brass Plate Base — Rare British Marble Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in rare British marble and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Large — Solid Brass Plate Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal, Bronze, C...

Verdi Coffee Table — Medium — Solid Brass Plate Base — Honed Cumbrian Slate Top
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A coffee or side table in honed Cumbria slate and patinated brass. Hand crafted to order in the
Category

2010s British Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Limestone, Slate, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Brass, C...

French Neoclassical Modern Maison Jansen Mixed Metal Greyhound Head Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
, 25.5" Deep Coffee table, cocktail drinks table, lamp stand, large end table or low side table
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron, Brass

Barbera Heron Round Coffee Table, Modern Solid Bronze Base with Stone Top
By Daniel Barbera
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Designed by Daniel Barbera, the Heron coffee table, is a muscular sandcast solid bronze base with
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze

Garrido Tubular Coffee Table in Pale Bronze Finish
By Juan and Paloma Garrido
Located in Madrid, ES
Tubular table, 2015 The Tubular table is executed from pale bronze-plated metal with a glass table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Radice Coffee Table in Goat Skin and Patina Bronze by Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Radice Coffee Table Radice is a symbol of power combined with beauty and balance. Consists of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Bronze

Garrido Cuspid Rectangular Coffee Table in 24K Yellow Gold and Bronze Finish
By Juan and Paloma Garrido
Located in Madrid, ES
Cuspid rectangular table, 2017 H41 W123 D60 CM ? H16.14 W48.43 D23.62 IN 24 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Deco Style Coffee Table in Black Lacquer and Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Deco Coffee Table Deco Coffee Table, adds style to every living space. Manufacturing a masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Bronze

Blackened Steel Coffee Table
By O'Brien Metal Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful sleek minimal coffee table make from blackened steel. Optional glass top. New: Made to
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Blackened Steel Coffee Table
Blackened Steel Coffee Table
H 17.63 in W 30 in D 48 in
Steel and Glass Coffee Table
By O'Brien Metal Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful sleek minimal coffee table artisan made from steel. Optional glass top. New: made to
Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Nickel

Steel and Glass Coffee Table
Steel and Glass Coffee Table
H 18.13 in W 48 in D 66 in
Beautiful Black & White Marble Coffee Tables "Crepa"
By Atelier TERRAI
Located in Milan, IT
Large coffee table (h. 55cm): Polished black Marquinha marble with crack inner filling in satin
Category

2010s Italian International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Malama Coffee Table IG-G-130
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
the corners of the table. Resting on a solid brushed bronze base. Marble and stone collected from
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Malama Coffee Table IG-G-130
Malama Coffee Table IG-G-130
H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 51.19 in
Malama Coffee Table WB-G-130
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
corners of the table. Resting on a solid brushed bronze base. Marble and stone collected from around the
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Malama Coffee Table WB-G-130
Malama Coffee Table WB-G-130
H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 51.19 in
Malama Coffee Table SP-BS-130
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
. Adorned with Gold Metal Leaf inlaid veins and accents at the corners. Resting on a solid brushed bronze
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Malama Coffee Table SP-BS-130
Malama Coffee Table SP-BS-130
H 14.18 in W 35.44 in D 51.19 in
Wave Coffee Table PB-G-110
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
transcends light and darkness alike. A square table, projecting strength, its rigor mitigated by the
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Wave Coffee Table PB-G-110
Wave Coffee Table PB-G-110
H 14.18 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Gold Radius Coffee Table NM-G-100
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
main attribute of what we define as beauty. A peaceable, round coffee table with an option for a two
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Gold Radius Coffee Table NM-G-100
Gold Radius Coffee Table NM-G-100
H 14.18 in Dm 39.38 in
Illuminizer Coffee Table SP-BS-G-60
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
through our veins. A balanced yet exciting round coffee table, hand-constructed with superlative
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Illuminizer Coffee Table SP-BF-G-100
By Alex Mint
Located in Kastoria, GR
through our veins. A balanced yet exciting round coffee table, hand-constructed with superlative
Category

2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

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Brushed Bronze Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of brushed bronze coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, all brushed bronze coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 57 antique and vintage brushed bronze coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 239 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Brushed bronze coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Brushed bronze coffee tables made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Brushed bronze coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Alex Mint and Novocastrian are consistently popular.

How Much are Brushed Bronze Coffee Tables?

Prices for brushed bronze coffee tables start at $583 and top out at $108,000 with the average selling for $5,579.

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.