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Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Ystad, SE
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s A Minimalist
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Longmont, CO
A modern coffee table / bench made form single slab or multiple dimensional boards. Checks and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Hardwood

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
H 16 in W 20 in D 60 in
Mid 20th Century Mid Century Modern Slatted Coffee Table Bench
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid Century Modern Slatted Coffee Table Bench. This is a mid century modern slatted coffee table
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Manner of Sven Larsson 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson
Located in Ystad, SE
Minimalist Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. In the manner of Sven Larsson, Sweden 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Ceramic Tile Coffee Table Bench
By Roger Capron
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern teak ceramic tile coffee table bench. Beautiful design and shape. Has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak log style coffee table, bench or as shown in the final images a pedestal at 18
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

American Solid Mahogany Live Edge Wood Coffee Table Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Solid Mahogany live edge coffee table/bench with nice black enameled solid metal tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Custom Solid Birch Coffee Table Bench Black Lacquer
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern custom solid birch coffee table bench black lacquer. Very Heavy solid wood
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Anthony Springer 1, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Waterfall Mica Tiles 4' Long Coffee Table Bench 1970's Mid Century Modern MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Slatted Wood Geometric Inlay Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Slatted Wood 48" Geometric Inlay Rustic Farmhouse coffee table Bench. Item features
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Wood and Iron Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular coffee table / bench with a rectangular wooden top resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Lucite Coffee Table / Bench in Clear & Black Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite Coffee Table / Bench in Clear & Black Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia! This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Jens Risom Design Walnut Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Jens Risom design 6’ long walnut floating coffee table bench. Beautiful design and shape
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1546 Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple Finish
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1546 solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table / Benches
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee tables / benches with floating tops supported by a walnut
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Rare Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1584 Coffee Table Bench All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1584 - 60 inch coffee table bench all original black Lacquer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Baker Furniture Teak Coffee Table/Bench by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Toledo, OH
A great modern teak coffee table/bench by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. This table features
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Table Bench MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Tobacco Finish Birch & Iron Coffee Table, Bench
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group high Coffee Table, Bench. Bed End Bench. Nightstand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Darrell Landrum for Avard Steel Mid Century Coffee Table Bench
By Darrell Landrum, Avard
Located in Countryside, IL
Darrell Landrum for Avard Steel Mid Century Coffee Table Bench This coffee table measures: 48 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Pine Rectangular XL Coffee Table, Bench, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960's
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Rectangular XL coffee table, bench, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960's Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique French Renaissance Revival Coffee Table Bench Settee Marble Top Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Unique antique carved oak French Renaissance Revival coffee table, bench or settee with black
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Invoke Modern Coffee Table / Bench by CAUV Design Steel and Carved Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
grain topography carving. The "Invoke" coffee table / bench was named after the feelings of the wood
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hand-Crafted Solid Thick Oak Rectangular Coffee Table / Bench by Nono
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Hand-crafted solid thick oak rectangular coffee table / bench By NONO Rectangular coffee table
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century / Danish Modern Minimalist Bench Style Coffee Table
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid-Century / Danish Modern style minimalist bench coffee table with stable closed loop base and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Style Carved Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
horizontal stretcher. Use it as a coffee table, bench, stool or side table.
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
H 12.6 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
Campo E Graffi Italian Mid Century Coffee Table 50's
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in bari, IT
Coffee table bench in wood production Home Collection Turin by Franco Campi and Carlo Graffi from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Burr Oak Coffee Table/Bench. Unique
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Burr Oak Bench or Coffee Table. Unique One of two made from the same solid burr oak with clear
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2010s English Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Burr Oak Coffee Table/Bench. Unique
Burr Oak Coffee Table/Bench. Unique
H 14.18 in W 60.63 in D 16.93 in
Six Foot Slab Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long fantastic single piece of wood with live edge on two legs. Makes a great table or bench
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Six Foot Slab Coffee Table / Bench
Six Foot Slab Coffee Table / Bench
H 16.5 in W 75 in D 21 in
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Harvey Probber Rosewood Coffee Table Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully figured rosewood top raised on tubular mahogany legs joined by x-strechers and brass cuffs. A rare and unusual design. Unsigned, but from an NYC Harvey Probber furnishe...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Natural Oak Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Black Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Solid Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Peana Low Coffee Table, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in English
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Large Diamond Plate Steel Bench / Coffee Table, Dark Charcoal, Custom Made
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eight feet long coffee table / bench custom made in diamond plate steel. Additional steel supports
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1973
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H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 51.19 in
Free Form Olive Wood Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Functional as a bench or coffee table with smooth top surface.
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Vintage 1950s French Benches

Materials

Olive

Industrial Artisan Custom Steel Coffee Table Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well crafted, artisan-made, industrial coffee table or bench features a patinated steel base with
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Roland Wilhelmsson Table / Bench in Pine, Produced in Sweden, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of 2 Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Black Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Red Tinted Wood Finish by Joel Escalona Peana, which in
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Rare Early George Nelson Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare Nelson coffee table / bench with white rectangle Laminate top having black legs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Two Tier Maple Coffee Table, Circa 1960
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond, Paul McCobb
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball attributed maple "magazine" coffee table - bench. Featuring an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Charleston, SC
rosewood bench can also be used as a low coffee table. Beautiful grain on top with raised lip edges on the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Live Edge Elongated Organic Shape Coffee Table Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood grain live edge organic shape coffee table. Elongated rounded
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Brass Trim by Imperial
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut coffee table/bench with brass trim. This sleek and slender coffee
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Doppelgänger" Ebonized Solid Teak Multifunctional Shelf / Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Doppelgänger” bookcase / coffee table / bench. Designed by Maximilian Eicke for his brand Max ID
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2010s North American Benches

Materials

Teak

Midcentury “Krobo” Table / Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Scandinavian modern low coffee table / bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Italian wood and ogee beveled edge marble top coffee table bench Marble top is removable
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Benches

Materials

Marble

Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
Vintage Coffee Table Wood & Marble Bench
H 15.75 in W 30.25 in D 17.25 in
Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish, Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Set of Two Peana Coffee Tables, Bench in Natural Oak Wood Finish, Joel Escalona Peana, which in
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shortened to coffee table/bench height. The table is treated against woodworm. It's made of solid oak.
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
Oak Wabi Sabi Table, 1930’s
H 48 in W 108 in D 48 in
Coffee Table / Bench by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
. Constructed from mahogany and cork, this Asian inspired coffee table can also function as a bench. The table
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany, Cork

Contemporary Ceramic modern Coffee Table Bench Glazed Stoneware Yellow Black
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware coffee table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different
Category

2010s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Earthenware

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Rosewood "Krobo" Coffee Table, Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Soquel, CA
eight support legs. Perfect to use as a living room coffee table, entryway or bedroom seating bench
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee Table/Bench Model Elisa Macaron Candy Collection by Studio Superego
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Colored plexiglass coffee table Elisa Macaron model from the Candy Collection designed by Studio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

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Coffee Table Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee table benches available for sale. Each of these unique coffee table benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 843 antique and vintage coffee table benches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 122 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee table benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of coffee table benches to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern coffee table benches are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large coffee table benches, so small coffee table benches measuring 12 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward Wormley and Dunbar each produced beautiful coffee table benches that are worth considering.

How Much are Coffee Table Benches?

Prices for coffee table benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, coffee table benches begin at $1 and can go as high as $56,171, while the average can fetch as much as $2,705.

Finding the Right Coffee and 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 Table Benches
  • 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture 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 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 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 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, 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.