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Antique Coffee Centre Table in Walnut, Florentine Renaissance Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century coffee centre table in solid walnut Florentine Renaissance , wax polished
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Walnut
H 17.72 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
Mid-19th Century Neoclassic Coffee Centre Table Walnut, Burl Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century neoclassic coffee centre table walnut, burl walnut, polished to wax
Measure cm: H
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Centre Table Tobia Scarpa attributed Polished Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern square coffee centre table, Afra e Tobia Scarpa attributed in polished walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Crystal
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Centre Table in Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee centre table in Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style 1970s in turned beech and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Beech, Walnut
H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Coffee Centre Table Gio Ponti Manner Hand-Carved Feet with Gold Leaf
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Wonderful Art Deco coffee centre table, Gio Ponti manner, feline-shaped feet hand-carved with gold
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
H 21.66 in W 38.98 in D 21.26 in
Coffee Centre Table Renaissance with Top Verona's Marble by Ebanisteria Bovolone
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century coffee centre table Renaissance style with top Verona's red marble by
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Tuscany Round Baroque Style Solid Walnut Coffee Centre Table with Top in Ceramic
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscany 1940s Mid-Century solid walnut coffee centre table with the top in ceramic
Beautiful table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Center Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
H 22.05 in Dm 43.31 in
1970s Midcentury Coffee Center Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, Wax-Polished
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee centre table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, 1970s in turned beech and walnut
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Era Art Deco Coffee Center Table, in Walnut, Burl Walnut the Top, Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian era Art Deco classic oval coffee centre table, in walnut, burl walnut the top, restored and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 21.26 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in
Early 20th Century Neoclassic Coffee Centre Table in Walnut with Big Drawer
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant early 20th century neoclassic coffee or centre table in walnut with big drawer
Restored
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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Coffee Centre Table, Carved Nanto's Stone Achille Grassi Attributed
By Achille Grassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s coffee table, neoclassical Nanto stone columns, Vicenza white stone or famous Palladio stone
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Iron
H 16.54 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French Art Deco U Base Centre Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO CENTRE TABLE
Presenting an exquisite French Art Deco coffee Centre table of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Illuminated Gold Table 1970's
By Maison Jansen, Christian Techoueyres
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular and very rare 1970's illuminated coffee / centre table by Maison Jansen, modelled in
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table, Centre Table
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style coffee table made by La Maison London.
Rocaille revival style, hand-carved in solid
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2010s British Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Carved Centre Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Walnut Carved Centre Coffee Table
The table is made in walnut, a superb wood for the carver, the
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Vintage 1920s Gothic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Centre Coffee Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO COFFEE TABLE
A circular figured walnut centre coffee table, produced in France in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Belgian Coffee or Centre Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian mid-20th century wood coffee table. This Belgian coffee table of wood features a long
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Campaign Style Glass Leather Top Mahogany Nesting Centre Coffee Tables 1950s
Located in London, GB
coffee tables in good vintage condition. Likely made in England in the 1950s after the earlier late
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Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
H 18.71 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Centre Table by Paolo Buffa, Walnut wax-polished
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Mid-Century Art Deco coffee table by Paolo Buffa in walnut with glass top , restored and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 18.9 in Dm 26.78 in
Oak Statement Unseen Force #21 Joel Escalona's Art-Centric Coffee Table
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Oak Statement Unseen Force #21 Joel Escalona's Art-Centric Coffee Table
Sculptural coffee table
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Centre Coffee Table, Chinese, Burr Walnut, Low, Early 20th Century, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique centre coffee table. A Chinese, burr walnut low magazine table, dating to the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Walnut
H 14.38 in Dm 31.7 in
Art Deco Centre Coffee Table in Solid Walnut and Walnut Veneered wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Nice Art Deco centre table coffee table in solid walnut and walnut veneered, polished to wax
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 17.33 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
1970s Two-Tone Gilded Gold Brass on Wood Designer Centre Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s two-tone gilded brass on wood designer coffee table from Marbella, Spain. A time when the
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Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 15.75 in W 48.43 in D 28.75 in
Italian Antique Scagliola Circular Centre Table Top
Located in London, GB
An Italian antique scagliola circular centre table top
Italian, 19th century
Height 1.5cm
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Scagliola
Napoleon III Algerian Onyx-Marble Centre Table, by Maison Marnyhac
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and onyx centre table, By Maison Marnyhac, Paris.
Signed to the edge
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Paul Mccobb Maple Centre Table for Planner Group, circa 1965
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an iconic Planner Group table by Paul McCobb. This solid maple table has been
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple
Giltwood Low Centre Table With A Pietre Dure Inlaid Marble Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Italian Carved Giltwood Low Centre Table with A Pietre Dure Marble Top.
This impressive
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Chunky Teak Center - Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Very nice chunky example of a teak centre, end or coffee table. Great condition. Produced in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Slate Top Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish midcentury coffee table features vintage walnut base, square stone top, and unique
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Italian Gold Leaves Coffee Table 1950’s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Glorious 1950’s Italian coffee or centre table, profuse with gilt leaves and branches, the original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Maison Charles Style Brass / Chrome Bicolor Coffee Table & Nesting Tables, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large Belgian bicolor brass and chrome coffee, centre or cocktail table with a set of four
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.33 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
1930s Wrought Iron Art Deco Coffee Table, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully Art Deco coffee or centre table with a wrought iron base and the warm original gilded
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henri Fernandez Brutalist Gold Bronze ‘Octo' Coffee Table
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Hastings, GB
Henri Fernandez Brutalist Bronze ‘Octo’ centre or coffee table. This stunning hand crafted table in
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Tan Leather Strap and Steel Coffee Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb Leather Strap and Steel Brutalist coffee or centre table, designed by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
A Wrought Iron Marble Topped Coffee Or Side Table Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
featuring central motif decoration.
Ideal as a coffee, centre, side, or lamp table. In very good condition
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Modern Minimalist Square Coffee Table White Lacquer and Brushed Stainless Steel
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Gift Wrap 1st Movement Centre Coffee Table listed here is crafted of white lacquered wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Large Midcentury Vintage Square Bicolor Brass and Chrome Coffee Table, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large bicolor or bicolour square centre coffee table with a smoked glass table top "floating" on a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Handcrafted Rowan Coffee Table in Solid Dark Walnut by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Our Rowan Table in solid Dark Walnut makes for a highly functional statement coffee or centre table
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa Attributed Coffee Table, Cantù, Print by Johann Friedrich Probst
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Paolo Buffa attributed centre coffee table, labelled Cantù with the top with the famous print of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 16.54 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Large Brass and Chrome Mid-Century Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A stunning large brass and chrome coffee or centre table attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1970s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Large Bicolor Brass and Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table 1970s Springer Style
By Karl Springer, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large bicolor / bicolour rectangular centre coffee table with a smoked glass table top "floating
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 39.38 in
Handcrafted Rowan Coffee Table in Solid Black Oak by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Our Rowan Table in solid blackened oak makes for a highly functional statement coffee or centre
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Oak
Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date.
The
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Antique 1820s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Brass and Chrome Bicolor Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
midcentury rectangular coffee or centre table, circa 1970s. Perfect for the Hollywood Regency style
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 51.19 in
Art Deco Walnut Occasional Table, c1930s, English
Located in Devon, England
use either as a coffee table or centre table. Condition is very good having been through our workshops
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Modernist Walnut & Chrome Table, c1930
Located in Devon, England
used as a coffee table or centre table, choice is endless.
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco High End Figured Walnut Sectional Book Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. An innovative asymmetric design sets this Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20.28 in W 22.05 in D 17.96 in
Attila Coffee or Low Centre Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attila table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Interesting proportions. Tall coffee table or low centre
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Attila Coffee or Low Centre Table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attila table by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Interesting proportions. Tall coffee table or low centre
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Table Adjustable Centre Dining Sofa Low Coffee Circular Rosewood Chrome
By Richard Young, Merrow Associates
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
rosewood top repurposes the function with the height from dining, centre, occassional to low, coffee, sofa
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian shield centre side occasional coffee table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian shield shaped centre side occasional coffee table.
Solid with no
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 25.6 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Rare circa 1880 Anglo Indian Hand Carved Centre Coffee Occasional Table Burmese
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1880 Anglo-Indian hand carved coffee table
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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Center Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 20.48 in Dm 38.39 in
Rare Solid Teak Mid-Century Modern Retro Dyrlund Coffee or Centre Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Markington, GB
Rare solid teak Mid-Century Modern Dyrlund coffee table in mint vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Teak
H 21.66 in W 53.55 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Coffee Round Centre Table in Turned Walnut and Veneered Walnut Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Mid-Century Italian Large round centre table , service coffee table in turned walnut, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 18.51 in Dm 45.67 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Coffee or Centre Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional 19th century hand painted Louis XVI solid wood table, circa 1860. Elegant legs with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 18.51 in W 49.22 in D 18.51 in
Early 20th Century Painted Faux Bamboo Chippendale Style Centre Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A very well proportioned hand painted and carved English Pine faux bamboo coffee or centre table
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chinese Chippendale Center Tables
Materials
Pine
H 17.92 in W 59.85 in D 24.02 in
18th Century, French wood Coffee Table
Located in IT
beautiful proportions and graceful and elegant line, this coffee table from the centre can be inserted in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Rainbow Rattan 'Emmanuelle' Peacock Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely beautiful hand woven 'Emmanuelle' Peacock rattan coffee or centre table, made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Center Tables
Materials
Rattan
Italy antique Sorrentine Coffee Table Solid carved Walnut richly Inlaid the Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century Sorrentine coffee table centre table with the top inlaid of floral elements with
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Burl
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian 1920s Baroque Round Coffee Table Burl Walnut, Carved Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1920s very elegant and graceful Baroque revival round centre table or coffee table, in solid
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Center Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 20.87 in Dm 20.87 in
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Coffee Centre Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee centre table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each coffee centre table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 83 variations of the antique or vintage coffee centre table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coffee centre table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right coffee centre table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made coffee centre table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stephane Ducatteau, Pete Carling and Alex Cayet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Coffee Centre Table?
Prices for a coffee centre table start at $723 and top out at $106,426 with the average selling for $3,253.
Finding the Right Tables for You
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .
Questions About Coffee Centre Table
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There 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.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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