Tortoise Lucite Cocktail Table with Inerior Lights, France 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your living space with a touch of French 1970s glamour with this Tortoise Lucite Cocktail Table. Crafted to exude contemporary sophistication, it seamlessly marries classic a...
Lucite
Poul Kjærholm E. Kold PK61 table Steel frame with glass plate, Denmark 1975
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Bronx, NY
PK61 table Steel frame with glass plate, Denmark 1975 Poul Kjærholm PK61 coffee table manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Ejvind Kold Christensen and Poul Kjærholm was close frien...
Steel
Sold
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 31.89 in
Rimadesio Mod. "Ipomea" Glass and Steel Coffee Table with Spot Lights 70s Italy
By Rimadesio, RIMA
Located in Palermo, IT
"Ipomea" table designed in the 60s by Piero Legrottaglie for Rimadesio. Oval tick glass top supported by a Plexiglas cylinder resting on a chromed steel base. Three spotlights make u...
Steel
Sold
H 18.9 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Brass and Mirrored Glass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful mid-century table with the original label. An astonishing cocktail table that plays with the lights and the reflection, will contribute to the luxurious character of t...
Brass
$2,118
H 15.95 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Chromed Steel and Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Square Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century square Italian coffee table in chromed steel with a stunning tortoiseshell-effect lucite top. This gorgeous and unique piece was designed in Italy during the 19...
Steel, Chrome
$2,236
H 20.87 in W 48.43 in D 25.99 in
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lacquered wood coffee table by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a mirrored storage space for bottles and glass. If feautres a mi...
Mirror, Lacquer
$4,351
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid-century Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding table realized by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot in 1970s. Burl wood, chromed metal and glass. This striking square coffee table is an outstanding example of the glamorous...
Metal
$412
H 17.33 in W 29.14 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Resin & Metal, Italy, 1950s Design
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage beautiful coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s. Very comfortable to use. You can place drinks, books, a phone, or a purse on it. It is also a beautiful vintage decor piece...
Metal
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.125 in W 63 in D 39.25 in
Paul Mayen Aluminum and Glass Top Coffee or Cocktail Table for Habitat, 1970s
By Paul Mayen, Habitat International
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale low profile aluminum frame and glass top coffee or cocktail table designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat, 1970s. The 5/8” polished edge glass top sits on top of a there pi...
Aluminum
$4,001
H 14.77 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Janni Van Pelt "G4A" Coffee Table in Steel and Glass, Netherlands 1958
By Bas Van Pelt, Janni Van Pelt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Coffee table model G4A, designed by Janni van Pelt in 1958, is a distinctive example of post-war Dutch modernism. The design is defined by its clear geometric language and restrained...
Steel
$801
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware, produced in Italy during the 1970s. It is a rectangular design attributed to Willy Rizzo for a Christian Dior production. It is iconic tor...
Metal
$2,350
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Architectural Rectangular Coffee Table in Matte Chrome Steel and Glass, 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
This table is the epitome of minimalistic yet monumental design. The asymmetrical shaped matte chrome steel frame holds a glass top. With this table the designer was able to get the ...
Steel
$2,637
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 20.87 in
Nesting Table in Faux Tortoiseshell Curved Lucite attributable to Dior Home, 70s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a rare set of 1970s faux tortoiseshell Lucite nesting tables, attributed to Dior Home. Dating from the 1970s to the early 1980s, this elegant and hig...
Lucite, Acrylic
Small lucite coffee table or side table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lovely lucite and glass top coffee table or side table with brass screws. Very good condition. 1970s - Belgium Height: 35cm/13.77" Width: 50cm/19.68" Depth: 50cm/19.68" Ref.: 203654
Brass
$2,408
H 14.57 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Italian modern smoked glass and steel coffe table by Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern smoked glass and steel coffe table by Formanova, 1970s Coffee table with a rectangular top with rounded corners in smoked glass. The structure supporting the top is ma...
Steel
$3,325
H 16.93 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Coffee Table of Steel and Glass
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Madrid, ES
Minimalist coffee table, model BO-551, designed in 1963 by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. Produced by Bo-Ex Furniture. A clean-lined and subtly industrial steel frame supports...
Steel
$5,739
H 12.8 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
French Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer & Brass Coffee Table J.C. Mahey C.1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
French Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquer & Brass Coffee Table Designed by Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey for Maison Romeo C.1970 A lacquered coffee table, with gilt edges, raised on...
Brass
$1,146
H 2.96 in W 23.82 in D 15.95 in
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Chrome Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and chrome in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's ...
Metal, Chrome
$313Sale Price|65% Off
H 17.33 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Coffee and Cocktail Tables italian Design Minimal steel Glass Top Square 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee and Cocktail Tables italian Design Minimal steel Glass Top Square 1970
Steel
$650
H 3.15 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Tortoiseshell Lucite & Chrome Serving Tray by Willy Rizzo, Italy ca.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Geneva, CH
Tortoise shell and chrome serving tray by Willy Rizzo made in Italy ca. 1970 Good vintage condition L 54 x D 35 x H 8 cm
Tortoise Shell
$315 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
QUARTZ Burgundy and Blue - Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillows
Located in Viseu, PT
A talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. This decorative pillow is ethically produced by small family run business, hand-made by skilled portuguese artisans wit...
Cotton, Velvet
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Togo Leather Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
The Togo was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset. It is the first sofa/chair ever made only of foam and leather. The collection features an ergonomic design with polye...
Leather, Foam
$13,400
H 21.86 in W 122.05 in D 88.59 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972. This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...
Opaline Glass, Plastic, Wood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 76 in D 21 in
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza C. 1980
By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ello Post Modern Mid century layered Glass Mirror 6 door Credenza or sideboard C. 1980s. Long low Glass staggered Mirror door Credenza with 6 cabinet doors. Has white laminate inside...
Chrome
Chrome and Glass Coffee table in the manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Simple chrome and glass coffee in the manner of Milo Baughman. Chrome stretchers are off set which gives a great look. The table is in nice vintage condition.
Chrome
$14,333
H 116.93 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...
Brass
$23,500
H 52.37 in W 50.4 in D 24.02 in
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...
Brass
$11,352
H 44.1 in W 59.85 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Cocktail Bar Set with Cabinet Gio Ponti Design Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Great cocktail bar in the style of Gio Ponti, featuring a mirrored display cabinet and two stools. On patinated brass X frames, the bar cabinet has three individual wood sections wit...
Brass
$8,016
H 39.77 in W 70.08 in D 80.32 in
Italian mid-century modern wood double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden double bed by Franco Albini for Poggi, 1960s Double bed with a wooden structure. The headboard has a rounded profile, while the footboard is rectang...
Wood
$220,000
H 8.27 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Studio B.B.P.R. 1962 Ceiling Light for Arteluce, Lacquered Aluminum
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962 This playful ceiling light is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. f...
Metal, Aluminum
Mastercraft Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 326 vintage 1970s Palladian style brass, glass and antiqued smoked mirror vitrine display curio cabinet, designed circa 1970 by William Doezema. Measures: 84 in. ...
Brass
Palmas Coffee Table (Ovl) by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Palmas Coffee Table is a striking piece that seamlessly blends form and function. The glass top, encased in a thick banded strip and legs, gives the table a sleek and contemporar...
Steel
Pianca Icaro Coffee Table by Pianca Studio
Located in Boston, MA
Rectangular. Icaro makes an elegant addition to any room with its adaptable and minimal look, while staying true to its distinctive character and stability. Icaro fits perfectly in a...
Marble
$2,866 / item
H 14.97 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Italian design coffee table in wood and glass from the 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian design coffee table in wood and glass from the 1970s
Glass, Wood
Ceramic Coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Coffee table by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Ceramic, 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.”
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