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TOTEM Modern and sculptural solid marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier
TOTEM Modern and sculptural solid marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier

TOTEM Modern and sculptural solid marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier

By dAM Atelier

Located in San Paolo D'argon, BG

The “Totem” collection explores the concept of monumentality and lightness through the use of white travertine, a material symbolizing timeless elegance: geometric, stacked legs serv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Travertine

SESTO Modern and sculptural green marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier
SESTO Modern and sculptural green marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier

SESTO Modern and sculptural green marble Italian coffee table by dAM Atelier

By dAM Atelier

Located in San Paolo D'argon, BG

The Sesto Collection explores the concept of subtraction in solid matter. Inspired by architectural arches, each piece is conceived as a monolithic volume carved by precise cuts that...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Travertine

Beautiful Coffee Table Wooden Structure with Bronzed or Smoked Mirror on Side
Beautiful Coffee Table Wooden Structure with Bronzed or Smoked Mirror on Side

Beautiful Coffee Table Wooden Structure with Bronzed or Smoked Mirror on Side

Located in London, GB

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hexagonal Gilded Coffee or Side Table with Four Nesting Stools with Glass Top
Hexagonal Gilded Coffee or Side Table with Four Nesting Stools with Glass Top

Hexagonal Gilded Coffee or Side Table with Four Nesting Stools with Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Hexagonal gilded steel coffee table with four nesting stools. A beautiful low table for

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Drum Side Table by Dare Studio
Drum Side Table by Dare Studio

Drum Side Table by Dare Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Also available in European white oak in waxed oil timber finish The Drum side and coffee tables are

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2010s British Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table
Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Mid Century Italian Flip Top Walnut & Marquetry Inlay Square Coffee Side Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century flip top marquetry coffee table. Made in Italy featuring square or rectangular

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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table
Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Side Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

The cracked resin side table is made from teak infused with resin. A dramatic piece due to the

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2010s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Small Inside Side Table by Domkapa
Small Inside Side Table by Domkapa

Small Inside Side Table by Domkapa

Located in Geneve, CH

different versions to fulfill all of your project’s needs: coffee tables, low and tall side tables. One

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Coffee Tables Bamboo top, Chrome and Gilded Brass Frame
Pair of Italian Coffee Tables Bamboo top, Chrome and Gilded Brass Frame

Pair of Italian Coffee Tables Bamboo top, Chrome and Gilded Brass Frame

Located in London, GB

Pair of Square coffee tables, Italiancirca 1970. The top is executed in intricate bamboo marquettry

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Decó Chrome Coffee Table with Fumé Glass Top and Ebonized Base
Art Decó Chrome Coffee Table with Fumé Glass Top and Ebonized Base

Art Decó Chrome Coffee Table with Fumé Glass Top and Ebonized Base

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing side or coffee table with curved chrome pedestal leg and the base of the table is made of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Brass Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet
Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Brass Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet

Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Brass Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet

By Joaquim Ruiz Millet, Gubi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Barba Corsini in 1955, the Gaudí-inspired Pedrera Coffee Table features a sculptural

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Chrome Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet
Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Chrome Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet

Gubi Pedrera Coffee Table In Chrome Base and Glass by Corsini&Ruiz Millet

By Gubi, Joaquim Ruiz Millet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Barba Corsini in 1955, the Gaudí-inspired Pedrera Coffee Table features a sculptural

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Lahar Side Table
Lahar Side Table

Lahar Side Table

$6,294 / item

Lahar Side Table

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

material—Lahar is a sculptural series of tables, where raw, chiseled forms meet smooth, glazed surfaces

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Lava

Stack of Cut Glass Base Round Top Side Coffee Table Arts & Crafts
Stack of Cut Glass Base Round Top Side Coffee Table Arts & Crafts

Stack of Cut Glass Base Round Top Side Coffee Table Arts & Crafts

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative creatively stacked cut glass base round top side, occasional table, pedestal or stand.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass

Restored "Half-Round" Side Rattan Coffee Table Pair with Solid Mahogany Top
Restored "Half-Round" Side Rattan Coffee Table Pair with Solid Mahogany Top

Restored "Half-Round" Side Rattan Coffee Table Pair with Solid Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare pair of half-round rattan coffee tables, the pair both feature a half circle design with a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Cony Marble Coffee Table R30, Solid Oak Wood And Marble, Hand-Crafted
Cony Marble Coffee Table R30, Solid Oak Wood And Marble, Hand-Crafted

Cony Marble Coffee Table R30, Solid Oak Wood And Marble, Hand-Crafted

Located in Ankara, TR

Meet the Cony coffee table family. With three different sizes and three tabletop options, it will

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Brass and Marble Coffee Table, Italy 1950s
Vintage Brass and Marble Coffee Table, Italy 1950s

Vintage Brass and Marble Coffee Table, Italy 1950s

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition for this brass and marble coffee or side table produced in Italy during the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Tan Parchment Brass Coffee or Side Tables Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970
Pair of Tan Parchment Brass Coffee or Side Tables Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970

Pair of Tan Parchment Brass Coffee or Side Tables Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of tan Parchment brass coffee or side tables Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970- sold as a pair Nice pair

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Chrome Base Tile Mosaic Rosewood Top Square Coffee Side Table MINT
Danish Modern Chrome Base Tile Mosaic Rosewood Top Square Coffee Side Table MINT

Danish Modern Chrome Base Tile Mosaic Rosewood Top Square Coffee Side Table MINT

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice square rosewood and tiled top chrome base coffee occasional side table in style of Poul

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Coffee or Side Boomerang Table Style Gio Ponti Wood, Italy, circa 1955
Coffee or Side Boomerang Table Style Gio Ponti Wood, Italy, circa 1955

Coffee or Side Boomerang Table Style Gio Ponti Wood, Italy, circa 1955

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

Wooden boomerang table in very good condition Italy, circa 1955. Stylish table in very good

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Colonial Side Table
Colonial Side Table

Colonial Side Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Colonial tribal side table from Congo. Diameter wood 50 cm. Diameter glass 70 cm. Height 65 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Style Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Glass Square Coffee Side Table
Vintage Art Deco Style Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Glass Square Coffee Side Table

Vintage Art Deco Style Maison Jansen Chrome Brass Glass Square Coffee Side Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Stunning and elegant, the Maison Jansen Brass & Glass Coffee Table is a captivating addition to

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Ivory And Black Oval Coffee Table by Perler
Ivory And Black Oval Coffee Table by Perler

Ivory And Black Oval Coffee Table by Perler

Located in Geneve, CH

unique furniture designs such as coffee tables, side tables, and table sets. Today, our offerings also

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2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Other

White Pedestal Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
White Pedestal Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

White Pedestal Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic circular white 5452 pedestal coffee or side table was designed by George Nelson and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Coffee or Side Tables by Spanish Architects Correa & Milá, 1960's
Pair of Coffee or Side Tables by Spanish Architects Correa & Milá, 1960's

Pair of Coffee or Side Tables by Spanish Architects Correa & Milá, 1960's

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Reno coffee or side tables designed in 1961 by Spanish architects Federico Correa and

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

A Massive Elm MODERNIST COFFEE or SIDE TABLE by MAISON REGAIN, France 1960
A Massive Elm MODERNIST COFFEE or SIDE TABLE by MAISON REGAIN, France 1960

A Massive Elm MODERNIST COFFEE or SIDE TABLE by MAISON REGAIN, France 1960

By Maison Regain

Located in PARIS, FR

A small but powerful hexagonal coffee table on a tripod base; might be used also as a side table

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

1960s White Low Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5452
1960s White Low Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5452

1960s White Low Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5452

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

the 1950s. It’s perfect coffee table height, or equally could be used as a side table for a lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s Pianura Side/Coffee Table Square by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian w
1970s Pianura Side/Coffee Table Square by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian w

1970s Pianura Side/Coffee Table Square by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Italian w

By Mario Bellini

Located in Victoria, BC

and the broader Pianura system. In addition to its function as a side table, this piece can also

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Cleaving Side Table
Cleaving Side Table

Cleaving Side Table

$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off

Cleaving Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each piece is hand made by the Artist to order. The series explores the geology of form found in mineral formations. Hard linear facets accentuate the gestural forms creating dramati...

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2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel, Bronze, Brass

Square Solid Brass Bar Profile Base Rectangle Smoked Glass Top Coffee Side Table
Square Solid Brass Bar Profile Base Rectangle Smoked Glass Top Coffee Side Table

Square Solid Brass Bar Profile Base Rectangle Smoked Glass Top Coffee Side Table

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Square Solid Brass Bar Profile Base Rectangle Smoked Glass Top Coffee Side Table. Glass Measures 1

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Coffee Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

A Pair of RADICAL POSTMODERN Side or COFFEE TABLES, by KAPPA, France 1970
A Pair of RADICAL POSTMODERN Side or COFFEE TABLES, by KAPPA, France 1970

A Pair of RADICAL POSTMODERN Side or COFFEE TABLES, by KAPPA, France 1970

By Kappa

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of rare, elegant and architectural '"T" square coffee tables, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Space

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Beautiful square rosewood coffee table from the 1950s-1960s. Square tube chrome legs. Provenance

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Milestone Side Table #2
Milestone Side Table #2

Milestone Side Table #2

By Carpanese Home Italia

Located in Milan, IT

The Milestone Side Table epitomizes modern elegance with its innovative design. Characterized by a

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s
Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s

Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian side or coffe tables in wood with inlay work, second part of 1700s Pair of coffee or side

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wide Legged Mid Century Live Edge Coffee or Side Table in Solid Walnut 1950s
Wide Legged Mid Century Live Edge Coffee or Side Table in Solid Walnut 1950s

Wide Legged Mid Century Live Edge Coffee or Side Table in Solid Walnut 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Wide Legged Mid Century Live Edge Coffee or Side Table in Solid Walnut 1950s. A nice and distinct

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Square Glass and Chrome Coffee Table by Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s
Square Glass and Chrome Coffee Table by Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s

Square Glass and Chrome Coffee Table by Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta

Located in Roma, IT

Marco Zanuso square coffee table for Zanotta. Italy, 1960s. Chrome-plated glass top. Measures

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Sven Engström + Gunnar Myrstrand rare pair of slate and wood coffee tables 1950s
Sven Engström + Gunnar Myrstrand rare pair of slate and wood coffee tables 1950s

Sven Engström + Gunnar Myrstrand rare pair of slate and wood coffee tables 1950s

By Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Forest, BE

Paire de table en pierre posées sur un élégant piètement en teak. Il y à des petits rebords pour

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

1955 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee / Side Table in Oak
1955 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee / Side Table in Oak

1955 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee / Side Table in Oak

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen flip top coffee table (or could be used as a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Side Table
Biedermeier Side Table

Biedermeier Side Table

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured middle of the 19th century. Walnut, veneered. The middle leg rest on a triple-recessed base plate with a ovel top and drawer.

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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

1970s Spanish Square Brass and Glass Side Table
1970s Spanish Square Brass and Glass Side Table

1970s Spanish Square Brass and Glass Side Table

By Rodolfo Dubarry

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish square brass and glass side table, made by hand working brass panels to cover a

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Square RADICAL POSTMODERN Side on COFFEE TABLE, by PIERRE VANDEL, France 1970
A Square RADICAL POSTMODERN Side on COFFEE TABLE, by PIERRE VANDEL, France 1970

A Square RADICAL POSTMODERN Side on COFFEE TABLE, by PIERRE VANDEL, France 1970

By Pierre Vandel

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant and rigorous square coffee table, Post-Modernist, Bauhaus, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Antique Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Top and Teak
Mid-20th Century Antique Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Top and Teak

Mid-20th Century Antique Coffee Table with Gold Leaf Top and Teak

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This little table has an ancient wooden capital as its base, on which a wooden sphere has been

Category

Mid-20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Other Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Fine French 1950s Solid Oak and Glass Coffee Table by Louis Sognot
Fine French 1950s Solid Oak and Glass Coffee Table by Louis Sognot

Fine French 1950s Solid Oak and Glass Coffee Table by Louis Sognot

By Louis Sognot

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Mid-Century solid oak sculptural side table by Louis Sognot with a glass tops and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

“Portico Side Table” Riuvina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment
“Portico Side Table” Riuvina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

“Portico Side Table” Riuvina Marble Minimalist Side Table by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

Portico is a robust, brutalist, minimalist and eternal stool/side table. The arches created by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Side Table
Biedermeier Side Table

Biedermeier Side Table

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactured middle of the 19th century. Walnut, veneered. The tall legs rest on a triple-recessed base plate with a round top.

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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Vintage Marble End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80
Vintage Marble End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80

Vintage Marble End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80

By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Stone International, Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

rests on the base. Can be a great coffee table for a small area. Color: Cream and light beige (hard

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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Coffee And Side Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of coffee and side tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all coffee and side tables available were constructed with great care. We have 1434 antique and vintage coffee and side tables in-stock, while there are 386 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of coffee and side tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco coffee and side tables are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Peter Ghyczy and Angelo Mangiarotti each produced beautiful coffee and side tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee And Side Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $53,719 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Coffee And Side Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Side tables are often simply called side tables. If positioned on either end of a sofa or loveseat, you might refer to them as end tables. General terms for side tables and other tables commonly used in seating areas include occasional tables and accent tables. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nesting table is a set of tables designed to be stored one inside or under the other, giving them a layered or stacked appearance. A side table is a table that’s placed beside a piece of furniture. A nesting side table would be a series of side tables in graduated heights that can be stacked or nested together. Shop a collection of nesting tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A side table should stand one to three inches below the arm of the sofa or chair it is placed next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall side table may also be called a console table. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years. The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. Find console tables today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What tiny side tables are called varies. Some people may simply refer to them as side tables. Others describe them as end tables if they're placed on either end of a sofa or loveseat. When used elsewhere in a room, small side tables are often called accent tables. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary side tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, a side table shouldn't always be lower than a sofa. To make it easy to access items on a table, a sofa's arms should generally be no more than 2 to 3 inches above or below the tabletop. This rule of thumb differs from the one for coffee tables, which should be as tall or 1 to 2 inches shorter than the seat height of the sofa to ensure a balanced look. Explore a large selection of side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.