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Teak coffee table Laminated top 1960s Scandinavian
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice organic shaped Teak coffee table . Comes with a White laminated top . 1960s Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) End
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 17"H, 40"sq. - Postmodern square glass top coffee table with four laminate legs in the style of
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1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Post Modern Laminated Tortoiseshell Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Post Modern Laminated Tortoiseshell Coffee Table. Mid Century Post Modern Laminate Tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Geneva, CH
White laminate and chrome-plated legs coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
George Nelson Low Laminate Coffee Table
H 7.88 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Laminate "T-Angle" Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
square coffee table has been heavily inspired by Florence Knoll's iconic "T-Angle" table by Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Laminated Two Tiered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern laminated two tiered kidney shaped coffee table. This stunning post modern laminate
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 44 wide x 44
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

1980s Italian Red Laminate Coffee Table on Wheels
Located in London, London
Coffee table On rubber wheels Red laminate One drawer Italy, 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

1970s Postmodern Marbleized Laminated S-Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Coffee features an intricate S-Shaped table base laminated with faux Marble formica and a thick
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Formica, Glass

Mid-Century Coffee Table With Beautiful Laminate Drawing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coffee table with twisted metal x-base. Laminate top picturing three window frames with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Low Laminated Coffee table Bauhaus 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and beautiful low coffee table. Thick White Laminated top
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Low Laminated Coffee table  Bauhaus  1930s
Low Laminated Coffee table  Bauhaus  1930s
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1980 Grey Laminate Coffee Table Style After Pierre Cardin
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Grey Laminate Coffee Table Style After Pierre Cardin. The unique shape of the table will sure
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Bernard Vuarnesson “Hexa” Modular Wood, Laminate Coffee Table, 1980s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Minimalist, functional coffee table designed by Bernard Vuarnesson. Each of the 4 leaves can be
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Vintage Lucite Waterfall Small Coffee Table with Laminate Top
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage lucite waterfall coffee table with a laminate top, circa 1970-80's. Chic little table with
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-tier Coffee Table The sides have a slight faux stone look. The top surfaces are smooth. Approximate
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern coffee table features elegant rosewood sides with a white laminate top
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Coffee Table, White Laminate, Black Steel Frame
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Signed Florence Knoll cocktail table. Original white laminate and lacquered steel legs and frame
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Wood Grain Laminate Mushroom Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern square top mushroom coffee table. Features a washed Woodgrain
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Cream Textured Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern waterfall coffee table. Feature a textured faux leather cream
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Versatile square coffee or cocktail table by Jens Risom, with straight, turned walnut legs, squared
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table
Jens Risom Walnut and Laminate Coffee Table
H 16 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
Very Large Coffee Table in Laminate and Suede, Around 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very large coffee table in laminate and suede. around 1970 small defects, the suede is worn and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Suede, Laminate

Triangular Postmodern Coffee Table or Side Tables, Mauve or Pink Laminate, Large
Located in Albuquerque, NM
High quality triangular postmodern coffee table or side tables. Includes two curved edge, pedestal
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1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Hardwood

George Sellers, 'The Hand Table, ' Bronze Coffee Table with Laminated Glass
By George Sellers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been doing the window art for years in New York at luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, w...
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

George Sellers, 'The Hand Table, ' Bronze Coffee Table with Laminated Glass
By George Sellers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been doing the window art for years in New York at luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, w...
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Studio Buzao, Null Coffee Table Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Null collection, which was officially launched in Design Shanghai 2019, has launched a new series of artworks in Design Shanghai from November 26-29 in 2020. Here, it will be giv...
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2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Original Freeform Coffee Table, Top Covered with Laminate, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original freeform coffee table, top covered with laminate, blackened wooden legs terminated by
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Studio Buzao, Null Coffee Table Hot Pink Edition, Laminated Glass
By Buzao
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Null collection, which was officially launched in Design Shanghai 2019, has launched a new series of artworks in Design Shanghai from November 26 to 29 in 2020. Here, it will be ...
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2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Scandinavian Midcentury Round White Laminate and Black Metal Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern round white laminate and black metal coffee table, 1960s Coffee
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Postmodern White Laminate Metal Coffee Table End Table Casters Style Brian Kane
By Brian Kane
Located in Topeka, KS
Stylish Postmodern white laminate rolling low coffee table or end table on casters in the style of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Postmodern Purple and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Purple and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table is a bold addition to any living
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20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Postmodern Tan and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Postmodern Tan and White Lacquer Laminate Coffee Table - a perfect blend of
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20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll T-Angle White Laminate and Black Steel Coffee Table, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Florence Knoll T-angle coffee table. Excellent condition. 2-piece white laminate top with black
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

George Nelson / Herman Miller White Laminate and Steel Rectangular Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a white laminate top resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Steel

Round Midcentury Bamboo Rattan Italian Coffee Table with Laminated Top, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Round midcentury bamboo and rattan side or coffee table with laminated top. This amazing item
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Peter Maly Trinum White Curved Laminate & Chrome Coffee Table by COR, 1970
By Peter Maly, COR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mod 'Trinum' series coffee table by Peter Maly for COR, 1970s. Sleek laminate table with curved
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Coffee table In Black Laminate With Oak legs, Made By Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Thomas Pedersen
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table with black laminate and oak legs, designed by Thomas Pedersen and produced by
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Oak

Rectangular Willy Rizzo Coffee Table Brass Parts White Laminate Made in Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular Willy Rizzo Coffee Table Brass parts White Laminate made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1967 Rare Alexander Girard & Charles Eames Coffee Table with Black Laminate Top
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare coffee table designed by renowned designers Alexander
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Large Postmodern White & Green Laminate Coffee Table on Casters, USA 1980s 1990s
Located in Hastings, GB
A large vintage postmodern American white & green laminate coffee table, with cross design. Moves
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Coffee or Center Table in Pine Wood and Laminate, France, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coffee or center table from 1970's, France. Solid construction in pine wood with four panels in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Pine

"Forme Libre" Rattan and Black Laminate Coffee or Side Table - France 1950's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
One of kind 1950's side or coffee table made of rattan and black laminate. This elegant two tiered
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Laminate

Black Laminate and Brass Coffee Table by Alain Delon for Jansen Collection
By Alain Delon
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist black lacquered laminate and brass coffee table by Alain Delon inset with brass copper
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Greta Grossman Danish Modern Walnut with Laminate and Glass Top Coffee Table
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Greta Grossman designed Danish modern coffee table featuring a round black laminate top
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Round Rattan Drum Shape Coffee or End Table with Laminate Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome round rattan drum shape coffee table or end table with laminate top. It is in wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Laminate

Florence Knoll T-Bar Walnut Laminate Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut laminate top in three
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Burl Laminate Rectangular Center or Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burl laminate circular coffee tables. Hovering 1/2” off the ground and well constructed.
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Large Space Age Mid Century Modern Triangular Steel Black Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage Mid-Century Modern high quality custom triangular coffee table in the manner of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1967 Rare Alexander Girard/Ray Eames/Charles Eames Coffee Table w/ Gold Laminate
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare coffee table designed by renowned designers Alexander
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Square Coffee Table by French Andre Sornay Beech and Black Laminate Top, 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Square coffee table by the famous French designer and cabinetmaker Andre Sornay produced in the 60s
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Square Coffee Table by French Andre Sornay Beech and Beige Laminate Top 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Square coffee table by the famous French designer and manufacturer Andre Sornay produced in the
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Beech

American Mid-Century White Laminate Metal Coffee Table Mod.Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
American Mid-Century Modern white laminate wood and metal Coffee table mod. Tulip by Knoll, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Knoll oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll oval tulip coffee table white Laminate top. Base is very heavy and has has
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

EÆ Pyramid Halo Coffee Table in Laminated Finland Birch Plywood and Black Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EÆ Pyramid Halo table in laminated Finland Birch plywood and black glass. An exercise in
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Birch

Postmodern Black Gloss and Faux Stone Laminate Bullnose Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the daring style of the Postmodern Black Gloss and Faux Stone Laminate Bullnose Coffee
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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1950 Florence Knoll RARE T Angle Coffee Table No. 115 in Black & Walnut Laminate
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare, limited production T Angle coffee table, produced by Knoll
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

1970s Mid Century Modern Wood Grain Laminate Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid century modern wood coffee table. Features a smooth wood grain laminate top.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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Coffee Table Laminate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table laminate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of laminate, wood and metal, every coffee table laminate was constructed with great care. Find 783 options for an antique or vintage coffee table laminate now, or shop our selection of 138 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee table laminate — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A coffee table laminate made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Willy Rizzo, Knoll and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful coffee table laminate that is worth considering.

How Much is a Coffee Table Laminate?

Prices for a coffee table laminate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $49,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,276.

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 Laminate
  • 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.

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

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

  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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