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19th Century Chinese coffee table
19th Century Chinese coffee table

19th Century Chinese coffee table

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th Century hardwood Chinese coffee table, the rectangular top with carved decoration around the sides and front having a carved pattern below, supported on square legs ending on ca...

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1880s Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic Chinese Elm Wood Coffee Table, Qing Dynasty
Rustic Chinese Elm Wood Coffee Table, Qing Dynasty

Rustic Chinese Elm Wood Coffee Table, Qing Dynasty

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rustic Chinese coffee table from the Qing period, made of solid elm wood.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee or Side Tables
19th Century Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee or Side Tables

19th Century Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee or Side Tables

Located in Wainscott, NY

A pair of 19th century Chinese coffee tables exemplifies the refined elegance and functional artistry of Qing-era furniture.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm

18th Century Coromandel Screen Large Chinese Coffee Table
18th Century Coromandel Screen Large Chinese Coffee Table

18th Century Coromandel Screen Large Chinese Coffee Table

Located in Rome, IT

The square top with 18' century coromandel screen decorated with polychrome landscape scene. On four square "sang de boeuf" color lacquered legs of the 20th century base . Measures:...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee Table in Black Lacque
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee Table in Black Lacque

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Coffee Table in Black Lacque

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese coffee table made of walnut with a black lacquer finish.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Walnut

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers
Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

Small Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese coffee table from the early 20th century with humpback stretchers and horse hoof extremities.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

1920s Chinese Red Lacquer Coffee Table
1920s Chinese Red Lacquer Coffee Table

1920s Chinese Red Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Chinese Coffee Table A beautifully decorative circa 1920s Chinese coffee table, finished in rich red lacquer and adorned with intricate gilt detailing across the top surface.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Pillar Strut Motifs
Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Pillar Strut Motifs

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Coffee Table with Pillar Strut Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique coffee table from the early 20th century, with pillar strut motifs and cylindrical legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Mahogany Coffee Table with Leaded Beveled Glass Top C1920
Antique Chinese Mahogany Coffee Table with Leaded Beveled Glass Top C1920

Antique Chinese Mahogany Coffee Table with Leaded Beveled Glass Top C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Chinese Mahogany Coffee Table with Leaded Beveled Glass Top C1920 Measures - 16 5/8" x ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table Chinoiserie
Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table Chinoiserie

Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table Chinoiserie

Located in Potters Bar, GB

On trend Chinese coffee table with lacquered finish and hand painted Chinoiserie Bought from a house call in London's Hampstead This elegant piece showcases the beauty and refinement...

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1920s Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century

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.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm, Wood

Dark Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Bamboo Top and Long Drawers
Dark Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Bamboo Top and Long Drawers

Dark Red Lacquered Coffee Table with Bamboo Top and Long Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese coffee table from the early 20th century with bamboo top and long drawers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina
Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Elm Coffee Table with Original Color and Patina This antique Chinese coffee table is hand carved and has all its original color and patina.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood, Elm

18th Century Large Black Lacquered Finish Scroll Leg Low Chinese Coffee Table
18th Century Large Black Lacquered Finish Scroll Leg Low Chinese Coffee Table

18th Century Large Black Lacquered Finish Scroll Leg Low Chinese Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th century Large Black Lacquered Finish Wooden Low Scroll Coffee Table, The Tabletop has minor Scratches no Structural Issues remain Fair condition, the Piece is naturally age...

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1780s Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Stained Glass Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with stained glass top and openwork motifs.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top
Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top

Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Coffee Table with Hand-Woven Rattan Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden coffee table from the early 20th century, with red lacquer ground, hand woven rattan top, humpback stretcher on all sides and horse hoof legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Fretwork Top
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Fretwork Top

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Fretwork Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden coffee table from the 19th century with carved fretwork top, pierced apron and straight legs.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top
Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top

Rich Brown Square Shaped Coffee Table with Spacious Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

Emanating the spirit of the early 20th-century late Qing Dynasty, this Chinese coffee table is a captivating blend of form and function.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

1900s Antique Square Elmwood Coffee Table
1900s Antique Square Elmwood Coffee Table

1900s Antique Square Elmwood Coffee Table

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period natural elm coffee table from the early 20th century, with open apron, pillar strut motifs, humpback stretchers and reeded accents.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Square Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers
Late Qing Dynasty Square Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers

Late Qing Dynasty Square Coffee Table with Horse Hoof Legs and Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period square shaped coffee table from the early 20th century with brown finish, horse hoof legs and humpback stretchers.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Period Elm Coffee Table with Square Legs and Rattan Inset Top
Late Qing Dynasty Period Elm Coffee Table with Square Legs and Rattan Inset Top

Late Qing Dynasty Period Elm Coffee Table with Square Legs and Rattan Inset Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese coffee table is more than just a piece of furniture; it is a testament to the enduring appeal of Qing Dynasty design, reinterpreted for the modern home.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Antique Chinese Elm Low Table / Day Bed, Large Coffee Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Elm Low Table / Day Bed, Large Coffee Table, 19th Century

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...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm

Chinese ebonised low coffee table
Chinese ebonised low coffee table

Chinese ebonised low coffee table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese hardwood low coffee table, of rectangular form with shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table
Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Chinese Ming Style Coffee Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese low rectangular coffee table made in walnut.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Walnut

Asian Chinese Daybed/Coffee Table
Asian Chinese Daybed/Coffee Table

Asian Chinese Daybed/Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (Shanxi Province) mid-19th century elmwood (yu-mu) grained daybed/coffee table with a solid top and carved cloud form scrolls on either side of the legs on the apron.  

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hardstone Mounted Coffee Table
Chinese Hardstone Mounted Coffee Table

Chinese Hardstone Mounted Coffee Table

Located in Essex, MA

Kidney shaped with top mounted with various soapstones etc, carved rounded sides, cabriole legs, scroll feet.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table
Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

Chinese Hardwood Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese hardwood coffee table.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Chinese Coromandel Style Coffee Table
Chinese Coromandel Style Coffee Table

Chinese Coromandel Style Coffee Table

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This Chinese coromandel style coffee table features a hand-painted lacquered top with intricate floral and landscape motifs.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Shanxi Province Chinese Elwood Oversized Coffee Table
Antique Shanxi Province Chinese Elwood Oversized Coffee Table

Antique Shanxi Province Chinese Elwood Oversized Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Chinese Elwood Oversized Coffee Table This antique coffee table from the Shanxi Province of China was originally a double, two person bed.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables
Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables

Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables

$5,094Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Chinese hardwood low coffee tables, of rectangular form with shaped pierced frieze.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table
Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table

Chinese Zitan Wood Coffee Table

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese Zitan wood coffee table.

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Early 1900s Asian Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Zitan

Chinese Low Square Coffee Table, c. 1900
Chinese Low Square Coffee Table, c. 1900

Chinese Low Square Coffee Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The restrained silhouette of this Ming-inspired low table beautifully showcases the even texture and rich, dark color of its hardwood construction. Made in the early 20th century in ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Hardwood

Asian Chinese Style Lacquered Landscape Scene Coffee Table
Asian Chinese Style Lacquered Landscape Scene Coffee Table

Asian Chinese Style Lacquered Landscape Scene Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) carved and lacquered coffee table with a rectangular top featuring a landscape scene with figures and a floral border supported on cabriole claw...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Asian Chinese Style Red Coromandel Drum Coffee Table
Asian Chinese Style Red Coromandel Drum Coffee Table

Asian Chinese Style Red Coromandel Drum Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) drum-shaped coffee table with red and brown coromandel finish with brass ring handles.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration
Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration

Chinese Wood Coffee Table with Chinoiserie Painted Decoration

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Black Chinese wood coffee table with chinoiserie painted decoration.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Lacquer

Coffee Table Red Lacquer from Zhejiang Province China
Coffee Table Red Lacquer from Zhejiang Province China

Coffee Table Red Lacquer from Zhejiang Province China

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant antique coffee table with a beautifully preserved red lacquer surface. The tabletop features a profiled edge, while the apron contains two drawers with profiled panels. The l...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Wooden Chest Coffee Table With Animated Palace Scene
Chinese Lacquered Wooden Chest Coffee Table With Animated Palace Scene

Chinese Lacquered Wooden Chest Coffee Table With Animated Palace Scene

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Chinese lacquered wooden chest coffee table with animated palace scene.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered and Hand Painted Gilt Coffee Table
Chinese Lacquered and Hand Painted Gilt Coffee Table

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Oriental Low Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood, Chinese Chippendale, 1920
Oriental Low Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood, Chinese Chippendale, 1920

Oriental Low Coffee Table, Lacquered Wood, Chinese Chippendale, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental deeply carved low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in the style of an opium table, it has a two tone lacquer finish accentuating the deta...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Lacquer

Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gilt Coffee Table Trunk
Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gilt Coffee Table Trunk

Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gilt Coffee Table Trunk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early-mid 20th century Chinese red & gilt coffee table trunk on custom iron stand.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Iron

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Burl Root Wood Coffee Table
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Burl Root Wood Coffee Table

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Burl Root Wood Coffee Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) burled rootwood low table with inset Songhua river stone panels. 18th/19th century, Provincial China, hand-crafted one-of-a-kin...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Stone

Coffee Table in Black and Red Chinese Lacquer 19th Century
Coffee Table in Black and Red Chinese Lacquer 19th Century

Coffee Table in Black and Red Chinese Lacquer 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Chinese hand painted coffee table in light wood from the 19th century, with an independent top hand painted tray with 37 layers of lacquer.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with nicely distressed patina.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables
Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables

Pair of Chinese Lacquered Panel Coffee Tables

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of similar Chinese end tables with black lacquered panel tops (19th Century) having figural and parcel gilt highlights within an inset painted floral border resting on bamboo cl...

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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Lacquer

19th century Chinese red lacquer low table
19th century Chinese red lacquer low table

19th century Chinese red lacquer low table

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

19th century Chinese low red lacquer table with a pair of carved mask-head cabriole legs with claw and ball feet to the front, united by a carved and shaped frieze with gilt oriental...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Lacquer

1920 Oriental Satin Walnut Coffee Table in Chinese Export Style
1920 Oriental Satin Walnut Coffee Table in Chinese Export Style

1920 Oriental Satin Walnut Coffee Table in Chinese Export Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oriental Satin walnut low table, coffee table This is a very attractive piece, the table is in the style of an opium table, it has a carved border beneath the plate glass top The...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Chinese Qing Pagoda Style Elm Coffee Cocktail Table
19th Century Chinese Qing Pagoda Style Elm Coffee Cocktail Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Pagoda Style Elm Coffee Cocktail Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 1800s Chinese Qing period Pagoda style coffee table, cocktail in good antique condition.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low coffee table from the 19th century, with horse hoof legs and distressed patina.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and pierced apron.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Chow Style Legs
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Chow Style Legs

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Wooden Coffee Table with Chow Style Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty coffee table from the 19th century, with waisted top and carved motifs.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Chinese Low Kang Coffee Table with Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period low kang coffee table from the 19th century, with painted décor and pierced apron.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Calligraphy Made into a Black Coffee Table
Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Calligraphy Made into a Black Coffee Table

Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Calligraphy Made into a Black Coffee Table

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique shop sign with gold and red décor, turned into a coffee table with black horse hoof legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Coffee Table

Materials

Wood

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Antique Chinese Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Chinese coffee table for your home. Each antique Chinese coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Chinese coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique Chinese coffee table bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Chinese coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Far East Collection and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Coffee Table?

Prices for an antique Chinese coffee table start at $220 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $3,191.

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.