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Checkerboard Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c. 1969
Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c. 1969

Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c. 1969

By Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A calmer more modest checkerboard coffee table in neutral tones of sand and ivory lacquer by Milo

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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table
1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table

1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table

$3,250

H 14 in W 24 in D 84 in

1970s Checkerboard Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

this table is in great condition but has scuffs consistent with age and use along with some minor

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Milo Baughman Attr. Black & White Laminate Checkerboard Coffee Table c. 1970s
Milo Baughman Attr. Black & White Laminate Checkerboard Coffee Table c. 1970s

Milo Baughman Attr. Black & White Laminate Checkerboard Coffee Table c. 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

checkerboard pattern on top. This rests on a white plinth base, giving the table a floating look. The table is

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

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Surrealist Female Metal Wall Sculpture with Stylized Flowing Headdress c. 1970s
Surrealist Female Metal Wall Sculpture with Stylized Flowing Headdress c. 1970s

Surrealist Female Metal Wall Sculpture with Stylized Flowing Headdress c. 1970s

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Saint Louis, MO

New Butterscotch Cream Sheepskins Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand & Ivory Lacquer c

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Art Deco Style Coffee table with Checkerboard Mosaic Top
Art Deco Style Coffee table with Checkerboard Mosaic Top

Art Deco Style Coffee table with Checkerboard Mosaic Top

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This stunning coffee table is a true statement piece, showcasing form and function. Unlike any

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20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Oak Metal Side Table Vienna, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Oak Metal Side Table Vienna, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Oak Metal Side Table Vienna, 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage side table or coffee table with checkerboard plate and metal legs 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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Rosewood and bone checkerboard coffee table
Rosewood and bone checkerboard coffee table

Rosewood and bone checkerboard coffee table

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 37.75 in D 26 in

Rosewood and bone checkerboard coffee table

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top set with rosewood and bone squares supported by tapering spiraled legs

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Early 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Swiss Parquetry Walnut Checkerboard Coffee Table on a New Base
A Swiss Parquetry Walnut Checkerboard Coffee Table on a New Base

A Swiss Parquetry Walnut Checkerboard Coffee Table on a New Base

Located in New York, NY

A Walnut Coffee Table with Rounded Tray Top and A Checkerboard Parquetry Pattern. Top Swiss

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Early 20th Century Swiss Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

“Checkerboard” Table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970
“Checkerboard” Table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970

“Checkerboard” Table in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Wilnis, UT

A rare “checkerboard” coffee table designed in the style of Willy Rizzo, manufactured in Italy

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1960-1980 Coffee Table with a Central Checkerboard
1960-1980 Coffee Table with a Central Checkerboard

1960-1980 Coffee Table with a Central Checkerboard

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 43.71 in D 34.65 in

1960-1980 Coffee Table with a Central Checkerboard

Located in Paris, FR

1960-1980 coffee table clad in black leather and edged in gilt bronze, with a central checkerboard.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

BOS Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Black Checkerboard
BOS Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Black Checkerboard

BOS Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Black Checkerboard

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

The BOS coffee table blends aesthetics and craftsmanship, going beyond functionality to inspire

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Straw

BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Red Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted
BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Red Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted

BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Red Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

BLOCK COFFEE TABLE in straw marquetry technique Inlay scheme: Mosaic Colour scheme: Beige Ruta

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Straw

CUBE Square Side Coffee Table Beige Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Checkerboard
CUBE Square Side Coffee Table Beige Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Checkerboard

CUBE Square Side Coffee Table Beige Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Checkerboard

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique Inlay scheme: Weave Colour scheme: Beige MATERIALS

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Straw

Side Coffee Table BOS with Red Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted
Side Coffee Table BOS with Red Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted

Side Coffee Table BOS with Red Checkerboard Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

The BOS coffee table blends aesthetics and craftsmanship, going beyond functionality to inspire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Straw

Block Side Coffee Table Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted in Beige Straw Marquetry
Block Side Coffee Table Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted in Beige Straw Marquetry

Block Side Coffee Table Checkerboard Inlay Handcrafted in Beige Straw Marquetry

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

Block Coffee Table in straw marquetry technique Block Coffee Table is a handcrafted piece by Ruda

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Brass

BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Square Checkerboard Pattern
BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Square Checkerboard Pattern

BLOCK Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Handcrafted Square Checkerboard Pattern

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

BLOCK SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique Inlay scheme: Checkerboard Colour scheme: Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals

Materials

Straw

CUBE Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Checkerboard Bordeaux
CUBE Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Checkerboard Bordeaux

CUBE Side Coffee Table Straw Marquetry Inlay Handcrafted Checkerboard Bordeaux

By Oleksandra Rudenko

Located in Warsaw, PL

CUBE SIDE TABLE in straw marquetry technique Inlay scheme: Weave Colour scheme: Ruta MATERIALS

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Pedestals

Materials

Straw

Milo Baughman Rectangular Checkerboard Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Rectangular Checkerboard Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Rectangular Checkerboard Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Studio City, CA

Rare and exceptional, the checkerboard coffee table designed by Milo Baughman is a beautiful and

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table
Poul Cadovius Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table

Poul Cadovius Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare Rosewood coffee table with checkerboard/parquet design by Poul Cadovius for his company CADO

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

Materials

Rosewood

Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table
Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table

Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table

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H 14.25 in W 48 in D 48 in

Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Black and white plastic laminate coffee table with recessed plinth base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970
Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970

Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970

Located in Culver City, CA

Willy Rizzo Aluminum and Formica Coffee Table, circa 1970. Checkerboard coffee table, made of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Danish Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table for Cado
Vintage Mid Century Danish Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table for Cado

Vintage Mid Century Danish Rosewood Checkerboard Coffee Table for Cado

By Cado

Located in London, GB

A classic Cado coffee table finished in rosewood with an elegant checkerboard design top with a

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

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius for France & Sons Danish Modern Teak Checkerboard Coffee Table
Poul Cadovius for France & Sons Danish Modern Teak Checkerboard Coffee Table

Poul Cadovius for France & Sons Danish Modern Teak Checkerboard Coffee Table

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous midcentury Danish Modern teak coffee table by Poul Cadovious for France & Son. The table

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

Materials

Teak

Large Square Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Large Square Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Large Square Black and White Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare and fine black and white check Milo Baughman coffee table. Beautiful patina on the original

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

Materials

Wood

Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman Black and White, Signed Thayer Coggin
Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman Black and White, Signed Thayer Coggin

Checkerboard Coffee Table by Milo Baughman Black and White, Signed Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare large black and white checker board coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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

Materials

Wood

Checkerboard Marble Table
Checkerboard Marble Table

Checkerboard Marble Table

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H 20 in Dm 46 in

Checkerboard Marble Table

Located in New York, NY

From an 18th century design, vintage octagonal-shaped marble table top in a bold checkerboard

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20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Checkerboard Walnut Coffee Table, Two Drawers
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Checkerboard Walnut Coffee Table, Two Drawers

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Checkerboard Walnut Coffee Table, Two Drawers

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt checkerboard walnut coffee table with two-drawers. Measures: 16 1

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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Checkerboard Cocktail Table

Milo Baughman Checkerboard Cocktail Table

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H 10.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Milo Baughman Checkerboard Cocktail Table

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large-scale and low cocktail table by Milo Baughman, lacquered checkerboard design in black and

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

Materials

Wood

John Keal for Brown-Saltman Walnut Checkerboard Inlay Laminate Coffee Table 1959
John Keal for Brown-Saltman Walnut Checkerboard Inlay Laminate Coffee Table 1959

John Keal for Brown-Saltman Walnut Checkerboard Inlay Laminate Coffee Table 1959

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We purchased this John Keal coffee table from the original estate. The Florida waterfront home was

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Large Square Modernist Black and White Checkerboard Low Cocktail Table
Large Square Modernist Black and White Checkerboard Low Cocktail Table

Large Square Modernist Black and White Checkerboard Low Cocktail Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Antwerp, BE

Square 1970s low coffee table with brushed aluminium sheets and black laminated plywood top, wooden

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

Materials

Aluminum

Roberto Monsani Low Wooden Table with Checkerboard Decoration, circa 1970
Roberto Monsani Low Wooden Table with Checkerboard Decoration, circa 1970

Roberto Monsani Low Wooden Table with Checkerboard Decoration, circa 1970

By Roberto Monsani

Located in Milan, IT

This table designed by Roberto Monsani is articulated according to a recurring pattern of the 1970

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

Materials

Metal

A French Rosewood Veneered Coffee Table
A French Rosewood Veneered Coffee Table

A French Rosewood Veneered Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 51 in D 25.5 in

A French Rosewood Veneered Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

A French rosewood veneered coffee table with checkerboard pattern squares having rosewood cross

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Low French Table in Black Laminate and Stainless Steel
Low French Table in Black Laminate and Stainless Steel

Low French Table in Black Laminate and Stainless Steel

Located in Chicago, IL

Checkerboard patterned french coffee table in black laminate and raised, brushed stainless steel.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Beautifully Patinated Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table, Red and Off White
Beautifully Patinated Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table, Red and Off White

Beautifully Patinated Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table, Red and Off White

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kansas City, MO

Milo Baughman checkerboard coffee table for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Retains the original black and

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modernist John Keal for Brown Saltman Checkerboard Coffee Table /Storage
Modernist John Keal for Brown Saltman Checkerboard Coffee Table /Storage

Modernist John Keal for Brown Saltman Checkerboard Coffee Table /Storage

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman with internal storage Walnut table with black

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces
Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces

Milo Baughman Black & White Checkerboard Coffee Table with 3 Large Chess Pieces

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kansas City, MO

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin checkerboard coffee or cocktail table, 1969. 48 inches square

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

Materials

Wood

France & Søn by Poul Cadovius coffee table in checkerboard look
France & Søn by Poul Cadovius coffee table in checkerboard look

France & Søn by Poul Cadovius coffee table in checkerboard look

By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn

Located in Neuss, NW

Unique coffee table by Poul Cadovius for France & Søn from the 1960s with a solid wood frame and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table
1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table

1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1969. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A low painted checkerboard coffee or cocktail table

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

Materials

Wood

Stone Tiletop Mosaic Checkerboard Design Coffee Table Arts and Crafts Style
Stone Tiletop Mosaic Checkerboard Design Coffee Table Arts and Crafts Style

Stone Tiletop Mosaic Checkerboard Design Coffee Table Arts and Crafts Style

Located in Van Nuys, CA

your patio, garden, or poolside area. The highlight of this coffee table is its luxurious stone tiletop

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1990s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone

Early Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates Checkerboard Coffee Table
Early Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates Checkerboard Coffee Table

Early Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates Checkerboard Coffee Table

By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 1950s example of Lewis Butler’s Model 350 checkerboard coffee table for Knoll Associates

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Checkerboard Top Coffee Table by Lane
Checkerboard Top Coffee Table by Lane

Checkerboard Top Coffee Table by Lane

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H 15 in W 60 in D 30 in

Checkerboard Top Coffee Table by Lane

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rectangular, sturdy, solid walnut and white lacquer coffee table. This piece has a traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pierre Guariche, France 1950, Set of 4 Minimal Design Side Table
Pierre Guariche, France 1950, Set of 4 Minimal Design Side Table

Pierre Guariche, France 1950, Set of 4 Minimal Design Side Table

By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Beautiful series of black and white coffee tables, with which you can create a large checkerboard

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Black and White Checkerboard Coffee or Side Tables
Black and White Checkerboard Coffee or Side Tables

Black and White Checkerboard Coffee or Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

Black and White Checkerboard Tables Coffee tables or side/occasional tables. Set of two tables

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Saint Louis, MO

So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork of Metals Slate Top Coffee Table c. 1970s
Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork of Metals Slate Top Coffee Table c. 1970s

Paul Evans Brutalist Patchwork of Metals Slate Top Coffee Table c. 1970s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Silver golden and copper hues glow throughout this Paul Evans coffee table in a patchwork of hammered metals. Artful celebration of metals represented in brass iron steel and bronze ...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

By Dorothy Draper, Heritage Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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Checkerboard Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic checkerboard coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each checkerboard coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, laminate and walnut. There are many kinds of the checkerboard coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right checkerboard coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful checkerboard coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Checkerboard Coffee Table?

The average selling price for a checkerboard coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,750, while they’re typically $1,095 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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 Checkerboard 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.