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
Chinese Generous Square Stool with Cane Seat, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Lightweight and portable, stools were popular in Qing dynasty homes for their simplicity and convenience. This elegantly proportioned stool features an inset handwoven seat, providin...
Cane, Elm
Antique Low Cocktail Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique Low Cocktail Table.. A classically styled and composed Chinese antique low table of Qing Dynasty. Hardwood waisted table with turned in legs of horse hoof feet. A waisted...
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Sofia, BG
Red and black lacquer coffee table, opening with two drawers in Chinese style.
Wood
Midcentury Waterfall Scroll Table with Reserved Court Scenes Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage waterfall scroll coffee table from the Mid-20th Century, with golden lacquer and reserved décor depicting musical scenes, boat riding and foliage.
Wood
Combo Tea Table in Rosewood with Detachable Legs by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Combo Tea Table in Rosewood with Detachable Legs by Artempo Dimensions: D 126 x W 80 x H 45 cm. Materials: Rosewood. The high table features a two-tiered joinery construction, with ...
Wood
1960s French Work, Chinese Style Coffee Table in Lacquered and Giltwood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s French work, Chinese style coffee table in lacquered and giltwood.
Wood
Dodolo 200 China Red Lacquer, Glass And Light Bronze Coffee Table by Casa Casati
Located in Geneve, CH
Dodolo 200 China Red Lacquer, Glass And Light Bronze Coffee Table by Casa Casati Dimensions: D 120 x W 200 x H 40 cm.
Other, Bronze
$2,261Sale Price|20% Off
Chineese Black Lacquer Coffee Table Encrusted with Hard Stone
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty coffee table in black Chinese lacquer. The feet are slightly curved and adorned with golden arabesque patterns at the bottom and top.
Lacquer
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Kang Style Chinese Teakwood Red Lacquer Coffee Table This red lacquer teakwood coffee table from the south of China has its original color and patina.
Teak, Lacquer
EXTREMELY ORNATE GILT & LACQUERED CHiNESE DRAGON CHINOISERIE OPIUM COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table which has a stunning gilded finish depicting Dragons...
Wood
ViNTAGE HAND LACQUERED CHINESE ORIENTAL COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee list...
Wood
Lacquered Coffee Table, Chinese Style, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Lacquered Coffee Table – Chinese Style, 20th Century Superb coffee table in red lacquered wood, decorated with gilded patterns, mother-of-pearl and stone inlays, as well as hand-pai...
Wood
LARGE OVAL ANTIQUE CiRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE EXPORT LACQUERED COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Chinese Export Chinoiserie oval coffee table with super decorative top Please note t...
Wood
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
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Red Lacquer Elm Coffee Table This Antique Shanxi Province coffee table is made of elm, and has red lacquer. The color and patina are all original. This coffe...
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Black Elmwood Coffee Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese black elmwood coffee table with carved legs.
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Hand Painted Luggage Coffee Table Lots Storage Space
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage circa 1900 Chinese chinoiserie luggage chest coffee table A good looking and decorative piece, the finish is sublime, this is art furniture...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome Chinese lacquered trunk or coffee table with exceptional heavily embellished hand-hammered hardware -- iron handles, hinges, corner plates and lock which uses a cross...
Wood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Coffee Table Introducing our Exquisite Handcrafted Elm Wood Coffee Table - a remarkable piece repurposed from a traditional Chinese bed, embodying the r...
Lacquer, Elm
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Elm Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Linen Wrapped Elm coffee table This antique Shanxi Province coffee table has been cut down from a bed. It has a stunning finish of its original color and pa...
Linen, Wood, Elm, Lacquer
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table Antique Shanxi Province coffee table crafted in elm wood with woven rattan detailing, inspired by the clean architec...
Rattan, Elm, Wood
Unavailable|$1,500
Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese lacquered coffee table with bracket legs and a curved skirt, circa early 20th century.
Wood
Unavailable|$2,709
Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Chinese lacquered coffee table An 18th century Chinese black lacquer panel mounted on a modern base as a low table.
Wood, Hardwood
Unavailable|$1,850
Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table with Greek Key Border
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese lacquered coffee table in black and gold paint with curved skirt and Greek key border on the tabletop.
Wood
Unavailable|$5,500
Chinese Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Chinese black lacquer coffee table on cabriole legs.
Lacquer
Unavailable|$7,250
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful !9th Century black lacquered Chinese coffee table and hand painted.
Unavailable|$3,900
Chinese Shanxi Lacquer Coffee Table With Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chinese old Shanxi lacquer (shanxi province) water fall shape coffee table with drawers.
Elm, Lacquer
Unavailable|$4,650
20th Century Chinese Lacquer Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century Chinese lacquer chinoiserie coffee table.
Lacquer
Unavailable|$1,450
Vintage Red Coral Lacquered Chinese Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage red coral lacquered Chinese coffee table. Beautiful simple design.
Wood
Unavailable
Chinoiserie Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very fine lacquered and gilt chinoiserie low table. Gracefully curved tray top is composed of six leaf green leather panels bordered in a gilded trim inlaid in the wood.
Unavailable|$4,000
Chinese Brown Lacquer Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail table constructed from early 19th century Chinese brown lacquer panels, now in a Chinese style glass-topped table base.
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
Unavailable|$9,500
Rose Tarlow Chinese Ming Style Gilt Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Kensington, MD
An exceptional large Rose Tarlow gilt and painted lacquer Ming Style coffee table.
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
A French large and fine coffee table created, circa 1920-1930. The top tray is Chinese Coromandel lacquer panel with decor of vases and an armillary sphere (18th century.)
Lacquer, Wood
Unavailable|$3,460
Chinese Lacquered Six-Drawer Kang Table
Located in BOSTON, MA
This handsome antique Chinese Kang table from Jiangsu Province is classically handcrafted of Chinese jumuwood showing a beautifully grained framed panel top. The apron shows raised s...
Elm
Unavailable|$4,446
17th Century Lacquer Panel Coffee Table
By Mallett
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative coffee table, made from a late 17th century Chinese lacquer screen panel, covered with a glass top.
Lacquer
Black Lacquered, Chinese Style Coffee Table with Red Chinnoiserie Panel Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black lacquered Chinese style coffee table with red chinnoiserie decorated inserted panel.
Paint, Wood
Unavailable|$3,000
Chinese Art Deco Lacquered Low Table
Located in New York, NY
This Chinese early Republic period low table is decorated with red and black lacquer, rubbed through on the surface in imitation of Japanese negoro nuri lacquer, and carved on the to...
Wood
Unavailable|$1,800
Black Lacquered Chinese Ink Stone Cocktail Table (Ref# TC3)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Granite topped lacquered cocktail table. Elm wood lacquered black with stone inserts. Ming style leg.
Elm, Lacquer
Unavailable|$4,500
Lacquer Table with Antique Chinese Wallpaper Top
Located in New York, NY
A table with hand finished black cashew lacquer base and apron. The top has a wonderful piece of Chinese, 19th century hand-painted wallpaper on a tobacco colored ground, with...
Wood
1970 ‘Coffee Table Bronze Bamboo Model Maison Baguès Chinese Lacquer 168 X 65 cm
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table, Chinese lacquer top with Chinese characters, cracked surface with gold surround, bamboo decor uprights in bronze with double legs, all the elements are screwed.
Brass
Unavailable|$5,600
Chinese Red Lacquer Low Table
Located in Plainville, KS
Brilliant cinnabar lacquered low table with original brass hardware on the three drawers (11"W x 3"H x 16 3/4"D). The lacquer finish has been worn naturally over the table's lifetim...
Brass
Unavailable|$5,900
18th Century Chinese Chow Leg Round Kang Table or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Will make a great coffee table. Strong lines and great old original lacquer surface.
Elm, Lacquer
Unavailable|$14,164
Coffee Table Tray Lacquer of China Style Maison Baguès in Gilded Bronze
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in bronze decoration, tray lacquer of China fits Napoleon 3, the low part is shown solidarity by a spacer with circle in its center.
Bronze
Unavailable|$14,164
Coffee Table Tray Lacquer of China Style Maison Baguès in Gilded Bronze
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in gilded bronze, top lacquer of china has decoration, bird, butterfly, the low part is shown solidarity by a spacer with circle in its center.
Bronze
Unavailable|$3,250
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-carved and lacquered red Chinese cocktail table with decorative top featuring shallow carving in gesso with black and gilt painting. Table has been lightly restored to ret...
Unavailable|$1,700
Chinoiserie Coffee or Cocktail Table with Chinese Screen, circa 1950
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charming vintage chinoiserie cocktail table in the manner of James Mont with lacquered black base and Chinese screen composing the tabletop in a vibrant blue with hues of cream and r...
Lacquer, Wood
Unavailable
Chinoiserie Lacquered Low table.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine lacquered and gilt decoration chines low table of beautiful proportions ending in a cabriole leg.
Wood
Unavailable|$32,150
Diminutive 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Panel, Now Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
A diminutive 19th century chinoiserie black lacquered panel, now serving as the top of a coffee table, with two figures in a village scene surrounded by birds and trees, with the who...
Late 19th.Q'ing Dynasty 6 Drawer Multi Lacquered Shandong Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty, six-drawer two-color lacquered Shandong waterfall coffee table.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,416
Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Trunk Kuang Hsu Period, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
Be the first to see our New Selections direct from 1stdibs! Please click on follow below. A red lacquer antique Chinese trunk having gilt gold painted decoration Kuang Hsu period...
Wood
Unavailable|$3,010
20th Century Black Lacquer Low Table
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century black lacquer square low table, the top in set with rattan above an apron and shaped feet.
Wood, Lacquer
Normann Copenhagen Large Grow Coffee Table by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The grow coffee table is made of solid oak in a finely balanced design with references to Classic Danish shaker style. The table is named for the smooth transition between the tablet...
Oak
Normann Copenhagen Medium Grow Coffee Table by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The grow coffee table is made of solid oak in a finely balanced design with references to Classic Danish Shaker style. The table is named for the smooth transition between the tablet...
Oak
Normann Copenhagen Small Grow Coffee Table by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The grow coffee table is made of solid oak in a finely balanced design with references to classic Danish shaker style. The table is named for the smooth transition between the tablet...
Oak
Turn of the Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Southern Elm Kang Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the century Qing dynasty red lacquered kang table.
Elm
Unavailable|$2,500
Cinnabar Low Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In typical red cinnabar lacquer over a wooden frame, with black highlights. Fully carved. The top showing mountains and a "tea house" with a pot of tea on a table. There are 2 figure...
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.”
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.
