Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered Elmwood Chinese bed / coffee table from the 1800s. The red lacquer displays a soft patina, typical of traditional Chinese lacquer art.
Elm, Wood
Antique Chinese Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top and Scroll Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese opium bed has been thoughtfully repurposed as a substantial coffee table, retaining the sculptural presence and craftsmanship that made these pieces central elem...
Rattan, Elm
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-woven rattan top and original lacquer.
Rattan, Elm
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China, this low table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed.
Rattan, Elm
Qing Dynasty Elm Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period, this coffee table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed.
Rattan, Elm
Large Chinese Lacquer and Rattan Day Bed
Located in Austin, TX
An oversized, beautifully proportioned daybed, suitable for use as a centre table. Subtle, low relief carved key fret pattern and horse hoof legs complete a fine and elegant example ...
Elm, Rattan
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Insert, Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
This exquisite Qing dynasty period opium bed coffee table from the 19th century captures the essence of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
Rattan, Wood
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its generous proportions and beautifully executed décor, this opium bed is versatile enough to be used as a low coffee table, making it a functional and stylish addition to any ...
Wood
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Yellow Lacquered Bed Foot Chest/Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of yellow lacquered antique Chinese bed foot chest. Normally it was set on the bed and used to store clothes and jewelry.
Elm
19th Century Chinese Opium Bed
Located in Montecito, CA
Very warm patina. Sensational coffee table. In pristine condition.
Elm
Elm and bamboo Day bed, Southern China
Located in Westport, CT
Day bed with elm wood frame and woven bamboo top. All original. Excellent condition. A beautiful, one of a kind , coffee table. Wonderful coffee table for both traditional or con...
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H 16.5 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
Original Antique Chinese Solid Elm Wood Bed/Unique Coffee Table/Bench
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Chinese Elm bed with inset rattan. This fine antique not only offers solid wood construction but, a generous surface, too.
Elm, Rattan
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H 18.5 in W 57 in D 33.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Elmwood Lohan Bed Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in China, this low table was originally made from a cut down Lohan bed, also called an opium smokers' bed.
Rattan, Elm
Antique Chinese Opium Bed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original antique Opium Bed. To be used as coffee table.
Chinese Day Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
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Leather, Elm
Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This early 19th-century red lacquered Chinese bed or coffee table dates back to the 1800s.
Wood
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H 19 in W 83.5 in D 50.5 in
Chinese 19th Century Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Inset
Located in Yonkers, NY
Born in China during the 19th century and originally created to be used as an opium bed, this piece will make for a wonderful coffee table.
Elm, Rattan
Large Rustic Asian Lacquered Wood Bed/ Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally made as a platform bed with woven cane top on board, with clear lacquered and very beautiful chestnut tone solid wood. Minor, appropriate age wear and very solid.
19th Century Chinese Low Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese day bed, coffee, cocktail table. Worn ebony color highlights a rich Elm wood frame with rattan matt top having hand applied lacquer finish.
Elm
Chinese Woven Wicker and Elmwood Opium Bed Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
This Chinese 19th century large opium bed / coffee table features a woven wicker insert (not age-related).
Wicker, Elm
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H 21.66 in W 81.11 in D 42.52 in
Antique Chinese Elm Low Table / Day Bed, Large Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHINESE COFFEE TABLE/DAY BED A larger than average Kang type table which would have originally sat over a heated brick platform (Kang), these tables were generally multi pu...
Elm
Shanxi Province Opium Bed Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table The woven rattan top is reinforced with solid elm wood backing for durability and strength. It’s in original color a...
Rattan, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi province black lacquer coffee table. This antique Shanxi Province Black Coffee Table was made from a Chinese bed.
Elm, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese bed / coffee table in a rustic style, the recessed top with a molded edge supported on chunky square legs united with side stretchers, the table has a lovely col...
Pine
Chinese Ching Dynasty Elm Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful and perfect size antique solid elmwood and bamboo opium bed that makes for the perfect coffee table. This is an actual bed and was used in China over a hundred years ago.
Elm
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H 11.25 in W 72 in D 47 in
Chinese Ming Style Waisted Opium Bed or Monumental Coffee Table w/Chow Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Chinese Ming style waisted opium bed/daybed or Monumental low coffee table with chow legs.
Wood
19th Century Day Bed Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century elmwood low table, day bed, bench, console or cocktail table. Round leg construction with round corner apron, very solid, very strong, rustic low table with wonderful pa...
Elm
Chinese Elm Coffee Table or Day Bed from Ningbo Region
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This elmwood daybed would make a fabulous coffee table. It could also be fitted for cushion. The rattan top is very durable
Elm
Chinese Ming-Form Bed, 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese classic Ming-form bed with shellac / lacquered rattan top.
Chinese Day Bed/Coffee Table
Located in Washington, DC
Chinese Day Bed with Hard Cane Top, Round Legs made of Cypress Wood.
Cane
Coffee Table / Day Bed
Located in Westport, CT
19th Century rigid rattan top summer day bed. Great size, proportions and colors for a wide range of settings.
Chinese Woven Wicker and Wood Opium Bed Coffee Table, circa 1910
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Originally intended as a small bed for patrons of opium dens to rest upon while enjoying their intoxication, this low table with its straight-forward structure, made of tieli wood, a...
Wood
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H 19 in W 81 in D 36 in
Large Antique Day Bed, Low Table or Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs, Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Of rectangular form, the daybed featuring a hard cane top, enclosed within a rectangular frame with an ice-plate edge, above a recessed waist and cusped curvilinear beaded aprons, th...
Elm
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$2,519 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Large Light Brown Teak Vintage Coffee Table with Carved Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage teak coffee table with light brown finish, waisted apron and carved chow legs. Enveloped in the warm embrace of a light brown finish, this vintage teak coffee table i...
Teak
Qing Dynasty Coffee Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period walnut wood coffee table from the 19th century Square top with waisted apron atop a black lacquered frame and horse hoof legs. The table has a natural ...
Walnut
Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Agate, Soapstone
$2,400 / set
H 15 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Vintage Parsons Tables inset with 18th Century Chinese Panels
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and sophisticated pair of custom black lacquer Parsons tables, each inset with richly detailed 18th-century Chinese Coromandel lacquer panels. The seamless integration of ...
Lacquer
$16,486 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration. A glass top sits on top to protect the table and provides a flat surface.
Lacquer
Chinese Ming Hongmu Kang Table, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Hardwood
Large Jumu Wood Low Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Jumu wood low table, antique kang table, can be used as coffee table.
Wood
Chinese Black and Rouge Lacquer Etched Coffee Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Chinese black and red lacquer etched coffee table. The rectangular dark table features a top etched with geometric and floral chinoiserie shapes and phoenix designs with r...
Lacquer
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 51.25 in D 31.5 in
Chinese Lacquered and Hand Painted Gilt Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
With hand painted gilt decoration. The tabletop is an older panel, circa early 20th century. Graceful curves and rounded corners characterize the table's structural design, while det...
Wood
$6,675
H 14.5 in W 68 in D 23.5 in
Qing Dynasty Low Kang Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low Kang coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron, mythical figures, auspicious cloud motifs and dark brown lacquer. Created in China durin...
Wood
Large Vintage Japanese Taishō-Style Negoro Lacquered Round Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy, large and low round tea/coffee table in the Taishō-Style in negoro lacquer (orange/coral surface rubbed to reveal an underlying layer of black) - ca. mid 1920s-1930s, Japan. S...
Wood, Lacquer
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.”
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