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Bauhaus Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. Fully renovated, the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Bauhaus Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid Century coffee table with a formica plate, it was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood

Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
H 24.81 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
1970s Maple Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use visible on photos - sturdy and stable
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Maple

1970s Maple Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1970s Maple Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 19.69 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1940's Round Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage round wooden coffee table with glass top. Produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940's. Signs
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Early 20th Century Czech Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

1970's Variable Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage coffee table from former Czechoslovakia. The top can be flipped with yellow formica on one
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood

1970's Variable Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1970's Variable Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 22.84 in W 44.1 in D 19.69 in
Fully Renovated Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of beech wood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Round Black Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful, fully restored mid-century coffee table. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s, the table
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Office Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This conference coffee table on wheels was made in the 1970s in the former Czechoslovakia, probably
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Beechwood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made in the 1970s in the former Czechoslovakia. The table is made of beech
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table with a formica plate, it was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Wood

Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
H 22.84 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in
1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Labeled SVD Praha- TK Juřička
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Side/Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
H 16.15 in W 27.17 in D 17.33 in
1970s Restored Walnut Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- new walnut veneer - newly lacquered.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Midcentury walnut coffee table, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. It´s made of walnut wood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Restored Wooden Round Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Żory, PL
This round coffee table was made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. The table has been restored
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of wood with
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Mid Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Mid Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
H 21.26 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of wood with
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

1940 Jindrich Halabala "Spider" Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - high gloss finish.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1960 Rare Midcentury Organic Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from solid oak. Original top round glass with glass engraving. Very good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Oak

Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. It´s made of wood with a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Iron

Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Midcentury Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960
H 20.08 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Vintage round pinewood coffee table, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It´s made of dark
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine, Wood

Fully Restored Oak Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of oak
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Long Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage coffee table from the mid-century modern design era. Absolutely typical of the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

ART DECO round walnut coffee table, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of walnut
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Fully Restored Beech Wood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Oak Wood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid-century coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. It's made of oak
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Round Wooden Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia / 1960's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia, 1960s - good original condition - marked by label with manufacturer jt.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

1960s Karel Koželka and Antonín Kropáček Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of oak wood - Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Glass

Mid-Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century adjustable coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. It's made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Iron

Mid-Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Mid-Century Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
1960 Navratil Armchair and Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden base, laminate upholstered shell. - Wooden veneered coffee table. - Designed for the
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Alan Fuchs Rattan Lounge Chairs and Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Alan Fuchs
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of wear - Chairs: H:65 W:58 D:58 Height of seat 27 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Glass

1910s Office Armchair J&J Kohn Nr.704 and Side/Coffe Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finished with shellac - Chair is labeled by producer - Table
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Vintage 1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Coffee Table from Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980’s. It´s made of dark stained
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Coffee Table from Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Coffee Table from Czechoslovakia, 1980s
H 20.48 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Modern Coffee Table, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modern coffee table, 1970s. Made in Czechoslovakia. Plywood, elm wood, polished veneer. In very
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Modern Coffee Table, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Modern Coffee Table, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
H 22.45 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
1960s Coffee Table Jitona, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of wood and veneer - ash. The glass shows signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

1960s Coffee Table Jitona, Czechoslovakia
1960s Coffee Table Jitona, Czechoslovakia
H 24.02 in W 31.11 in D 21.66 in
Vintage coffee table, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee or side table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. It ´s made of
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech

Vintage coffee table, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Vintage coffee table, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
H 23.23 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Coffee Table, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage coffee table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. It´s made of ash wood. In
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash

Vintage Coffee Table, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Coffee Table, 1970's, Czechoslovakia
H 21.66 in W 28.35 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee or side table Brutalist style was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plexiglass, Wood, Walnut

Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970´S, Czechoslovakia
H 24.02 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
1970s Coffee or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The top desk has been refurbished.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1970s Coffee or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
1970s Coffee or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Coffee Table, Drevotvar 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
-Made of wood and glass -Smoke glass -Good original condition -The glass bears signs of use.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Smoked Glass

Bauhaus Chrome Coffee Table, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was designed by a Czechoslovak architect for a funcionalist villa in the spa city
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. It has a beechwood structure and black
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960´s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Midcentury Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned exhibition
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood, Beech

1970s Beech Coffee Table by Drevotvar, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech

1960s Coffee Table With Opaxit Glass, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Glass

1930s Functionalist Coffee or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Walnut veneer - Chrome plated parts with signs of use.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

1960s Design Coffee Table by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Coffee Table In Oak, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage coffee table in an excellent condition. Completely restored piece with an
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Mid Century Coffee Table In Oak, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage coffee table in an excellent condition. Completely restored piece with an
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Vintage Coffee Table from Jitona Company, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage coffee table made by Jitona company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Ashwood and
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Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Elm

Mid Century Oak Coffee Table, 1950’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. It is made of dark stained
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Midcentury Coffee Table by Up Zavody, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made by ÚP Závody in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The table
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Fully Restored Oak Wood Coffee Table, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Round occasional table in oak, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. In excellent
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Fully Restored Oak Coffee Table, 1950´S, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Round occasional table in the ART DECO style, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. It´s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Oak

Folding Walnut Coffee Table from the 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This table was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. It is made of walnut wood and has an
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Central Coffe Table, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century low central table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. It's made of
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Beech, Mahogany

Art Deco Coffee Table Thonet, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was made by Thonet company in the 1950´s in the former Czechoslovaia. It´s made
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Opaxite Glass Coffee Table, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century opaxite glass coffee table from the 1960s. Associated with the world-renowned
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Fiberglass, Wood, Beech

Coffee Table on Wheels in Teak, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Zohor, SK
Great table for any part of the house. Can be easily stored, or used when needed. The table is made
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak, Teak

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Coffee Table Czechoslovakia For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal coffee table Czechoslovakia for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beech, every coffee table Czechoslovakia was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table Czechoslovakia — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A coffee table Czechoslovakia is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table Czechoslovakia that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interiér Praha, Jindrich Halabala and Jitona produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffee Table Czechoslovakia?

The average selling price for a coffee table Czechoslovakia at 1stDibs is $736, while they’re typically $270 on the low end and $1,987 for the 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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Table Czechoslovakia
  • 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 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 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.

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  • 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 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.

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  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 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, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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