intage Carved Clam Shell Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the whimsical elegance of high-design coastal decor with this monumental giant clam shell coffee table. Drawing significant influence from the glamorous Hollywood Regency era...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Chippendale Clam Shell Small Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage coffee table is a sophisticated tribute to 18th-century Chippendale design, blending classical architectural forms with high-end natural materials.
Mahogany
Vintage Carved Clam Shell Tea Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage tea table captures the timeless grace of the Queen Anne period with its refined silhouette and expert craftsmanship. Hand-carved from rich, warm mahogany, the ...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Carved Pine Clam Shell Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A beautiful hand carved clam shell with a glass top.
Shell, Glass, Pine
Regency Modern White Plaster Clam Shell Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Regency Modern White Plaster Clam Shell Glass Top Coffee Table. This piece seamlessly blends timeless elegance with coastal charm.
Glass
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H 18 in W 39.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Scalloped Clam Seashell Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Italian wood carved scalloped clam shell coffee cocktail table. Original wood finish.
Glass, Wood
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H 18.31 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Fantastic Vintage Pencil Reed Clam Shell with Pearl Coffee Table, USA, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Fantastic pencil reed clam shell with pearl coffee table. I've seen stone versions of these before, but not this much rarer pencil reed version.
Cane, Glass, Wood
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H 14.25 in W 48 in D 48 in
Monumental Tessellated Marble Clam Shell with Giant Pearl as Coffee Table Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible monumental tessellated marble clam shell with a giant pearl in its center used as a coffee table base with a 48-inch glass top with ogee edge.
Marble
Sensational Carved Wood Clam Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
1940s Hollywood Regency carved wood coffee table base in the shape of a huge clam shell, hand-painted with a creamy wash.
Giant Clamshell Centerpiece Bowl Sculpture Clam Shell Statement Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
A true statement piece, this realistic clam shell is a sculptural coffee table centerpiece bowl.
Resin
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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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.