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Vintage Italian Coffee Table in Burl and Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian coffee table in burl veneer with a diagonally striped glass top in gray. Details in metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
19th-century English Burl Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Baroque English coffee table in burl walnut, featuring beautifully turned legs and
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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Stunning Coffee Table in Burl Wood and Lacquered Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table with maple burl wood top and black lacquered legs.
The table has a second
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl, Wood
Mid-Century Coffee Table in Burl Wood Produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 60s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare coffee table produced by Mario Sabot in Italy in the late 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
H 13.78 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Coffee Table, Thuja Burl Veneer, Lacquer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful rectangular Art Deco Sofa or Coffee Table in burl wood veneer and lacquer from France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Softwood, Burl, Lacquer
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Willy Rizzo Att. Lacquered, Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1970
By Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
A Willy Rizzo Att. floating square coffee table in burl wood and lacquer with chrome trim with
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
round, smaller tops.
The table can be used as a coffee table but could also function well as an
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Alveo coffee table with bar in burlwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage Willy Rizzo coffee table in burl walnut veneer. A brass dry bar in the middle and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Coffee Table in Brass and Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, brass, walnut burl, Belgium, 1980s.
Belgian coffee table in glamorous look. Both the
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
California Redwood Burl Coffee Table
Located in New Hope, PA
This coffee table features a slab of Redwood burl sourced from Northern California. Burls are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Burl Top Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Slender lines form a light and airy design in the modern coffee table. A graceful combination of
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Metal
Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic in form and material, this multifunctional cocktail table makes an organic yet glamorous
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Burl Fruitwood Tier Rolling Coffee Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary Burl Fruitwood Tier Rolling Coffee Table attributed to Theordore Alexander. Solid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Hekman Coffee Table Hexagon Burl Wood Base
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Hekman burl wood hexagon coffee table base. In excellent condition with no scratches. Dimensions
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage Live Edge Redwood Burl Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage live edge redwood burl coffee table, designed in the United States, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
A Fine Edward Wormley Coffee Table for Dunbar in Exotic Burl
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Exotic Burl Grain Coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Exceptional selection of Burl Wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Modern Burl Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Burl Round Coffee Table, a unique midcentury inspired cylindrical coffee table wrapped in
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Western Maple Burl Coffee Table, in Stock
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
the table on each corner.
The burl itself has been both kiln and air dried to ensure stability
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Burl Wood Coffee Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage coffee table by Vladimir Kagan, made in the United States during the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Burl
Bertil Söderberg Coffee/ Side Table in Burl Wood, Svensk Hemslöjd, Sweden, 1930s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, Svensk Hemslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Bertil Söderberg in the mid 1930s. It was produced by the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 22.64 in W 33.27 in D 33.27 in
Burl Wood Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation.
Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion.
Each table
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Steel
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H 30 in Dm 50 in
Burl Wood Coffee Table Contemporary Modern Coffee Table Round Wooden Resin Table
Located in København N, DK
morning coffee thoughts and contemplation.
Handcrafted in our workshop. Made with passion.
Each table
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail...
Materials
Steel
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Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Model 2139' Coffee Table in Walnut Burl
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, coffee table model 2139, walnut burl top, walnut legs, maple rim
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Contemporary Coffee Table in Walnut Burl and Burnished Steel by Costantini, Vinn
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Vinn Table is custom-made to your desired dimensions and finish. Shown here in Walnut burl and
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2010s Argentine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 15 in W 54 in D 12 in
Square Coffee Table Burl Olive Wood in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, DE
Square coffee table, Lacquered Burl Olive Wood, size: 90 x 90 x 35 cm,
Chrome feed, modern 1970
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Modern Olive Burl Square Coffee Parsons Table Made in Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern olive burl square coffee table made in Italy. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 16.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Coffee Table in Italian Burl with Inset Bronze Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Elegant coffee table in Italian olive wood burl with inset bronze mirrors, Italian, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Decorator Cocktail or Coffee Table in High Gloss Lacquered Burl Wood, USA, 80s
By Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorator Cocktail or Coffee Table in High Gloss Lacquered Burl Wood, USA, 80s
High-gloss
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
H 12.5 in W 51 in D 32 in
Drexel Et Cetera Rolling Burl Coffee Cocktail Table
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Drexel Et Cetera Rolling Burl Wood Glass Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Featuring brass and wood supports
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Tables in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, set of three coffee tables, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 9.45 in W 39.57 in D 27.76 in
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 11.42 in W 39.18 in D 31.7 in
Rare Enzo Testa for Bernini Coffee Table in Walnut Briar Burl and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Enzo Testa for Bernini, coffee table, walnut briar burl, coated steel, rubber, Italy, circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Natural Burl
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ash, Olive, Burl, Wood
Midnight River Coffee Table - Cottonwood Burl & Smoked Resin
Located in New Hope, PA
Cottonwood burl rivered by smokey gray resin. The resin is barely transparent, with a fantastic cure result
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Oak, Burl
Coffee Table, Walnut Burl Veneer Top, Metal Base
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
The functional design of ‘Köprü Coffee Table’ is inspired by the structure that physically connect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian burl wooden coffee table by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant square burl wooden, chrome and brass coffee table wby Italian furniture maker Tommaso Barbi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
George Nakashima Coffee Table Model 200-84W in Elm Burl for Widdicomb Origins
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Troy, MI
George Nakashima coffee table for Widdicomb 1960
Model 200-84w of the Origins Collection
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
H 13.5 in W 84 in D 32 in
Milo Baughman Styled Burl Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A beautiful burl olive wood coffee table with square chromed tubed base, this table makes a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Olive
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Vintage Italian Burl Wood Coffee Table In The Manner Of Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Stylish vintage Italian coffee table in the manner of John Claude Mahey in burl walnut with inset
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 11.82 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Bassett Chinoiserie Burl Coffee Table with Brass Accents
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Bassett Asian style burl coffee table with brass accents, 1970s.
This impressive table is
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Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970s Square Coffee Table Inlaid with Elm Burl and Oak Burl with Glass
By Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
A coffee table that fully expresses the glamor of the 70s.
Certainly made in Italy but of unknown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Burl
H 12.6 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Burl Wood + Brass Coffee Table in the Style of Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural 1970s coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo. This table features a lacquered burl
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Swedish Art Moderne Coffee Table with Burl Elm Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Art Deco coffee table made in Sweden. Features burl veneer border, reeded legs, and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm, Burl
Antique Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastic antique walnut coffee table in the Queen Anne Style. This was made in England, it dates
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
196 Coffee Table in Spalted Maple Burl Wood and Concrete by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
A modern, sculptural, yet natural edge coffee table that will age gracefully. A piece of spalted
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
H 17 in W 48 in D 50 in
Exceptional And Large Coffee Table, English Oak Burl, 1970s.
By George Nakashima
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This exceptional free-form coffee table hails from England in the 1970s.
Crafted from English oak
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Coffee Table Circa 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1970s book matched burlwood cocktail table with highly figured grain, in the manner of Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage Burl
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Midcentury Italian Burl Coffee or Cocktail Table in the Manner of Willy Rizzo
By Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Given its clear resemblance, it may be an unconfirmed version of the Alveo, beyond that, this burl
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Jean Claude Mahey Burl Wood Coffee Table, France, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice Hollywood Regency style coffee table designed by Jean Claude Mahey and manufactured by Studio
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Carlton Coffee Table 40" DIA, in Vintage Burl Wood Finish, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Vintage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl
Nicola Voci 'Jaguar' Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s
By Nicola Voci
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nicola Voci 'Jaguar' Coffee Table in Bronze, Burl Wood and Beveled Glass 1970s.
This is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Post Modern Lacquered Maple Burl and Brass Square Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Love this lacquered maple burl and brass, low profile, Post Modern coffee table. A beautiful
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Square Coffee or Side Table in Burl and Chrome, Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century coffee or side table in burl wood and chrome. This unique table is inspired by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Lightly Restored Free-Form Burl Wood & Glass Coffee Table
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the use of burl in this style. Very reminiscent of Thayer Coggin works, this table features a base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
Midcentury Burl Wood and Brass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stafford, TX
This beautiful midcentury coffee table features stunning burl wood panels and brass accents. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Coffee Table In Burl For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table in burl you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A coffee table in burl — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. There are 74 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table in burl you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table in burl — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right coffee table in burl, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table in burl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Danna Weiss, Mario Sabot and Bruno Mathsson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Coffee Table In Burl?
Prices for a coffee table in burl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $32,100, while the average can fetch as much as $3,473.
Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Coffee Table In Burl
- What is a burl wood table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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