$2,179
H 16.15 in W 69.3 in D 36.62 in
19th Century Coffee Table from Antique Chinese Door, Shandong, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique piece, this table was handcrafted from an ancient Chinese door. The wood is vintage elm
Metal
$7,475
H 18.5 in W 68.5 in D 36 in
18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
18th or 19th century elm doors with iron hardware, fashioned into a large Ming style coffee table
Iron
Antique Chinese Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on two sawhorses. The astounding patina
Metal, Iron
1930s Chinese Washed Wooden Door Turned into a Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
New take on a 1930s Chinese washed wooden door used as top for a coffee table.
Wood
1930s Chinese Washed Wooden Door Turned into a Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
New take on a 1930s Chinese washed wooden door used as top for a coffee table.
Wood
Sold
H 17.72 in W 40.16 in D 63.98 in
500+ Year Old 100% Original Chinese Monks Door Converted Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
coffee table A very rare find in stunning original condition, the door is very ornate and has one of
Steel
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Sold
H 18 in W 68 in D 36 in
Chinese Glass Top Coffee Table Fashioned from an Antique 19th Century Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
coffee table was made from an unique Chinese 19th century door with hand-forged iron fittings. The
Iron
Antique Wood Door Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal door from China, circa 1900, rests on a steel base. Blending sleek and rustic
Metal
Large, Low Antique Chinese Door Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large antique Chinese door as a coffee table. Terrific look,with iron lock and banding, with some
Metal
Sold
H 18.5 in W 64 in D 45 in
Antique Chinese Gate Doors Low Coffee Table on Custom Made Welded Metal Base
Located in Pau, FR
Pair of large antique Chinese gate doors transformed into a low coffee table. Beautiful weathered
Iron, Steel
$7,918 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$5,635
H 14 in W 79.5 in D 33 in
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique Ming Dynasty style kang opium bed from the early 20th century, with bulging chow legs and hand-carved frieze in scroll pattern. Created in northern China during the e...
Wood
$6,670
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
$3,795
H 14 in W 59.25 in D 24 in
19th Century Lacquered Coffee Table with Hand-Carved Apron and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long low Kang Qing Dynasty period lacquered coffee table from the 19th century with carved apron and chow legs. Step into the world of Qing Dynasty elegance with this long, low Kan...
Wood
Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple
Located in Hudson, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
Brass
Qing Dynasty Mahogany Stained Coffee Table with Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period mahogany stained coffee table with rattan top, carved apron and scrolling legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this large coffee...
Rattan, Wood
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.