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1950s Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian coffee table with magazine rack circa 1950s. The table is made from wood with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

1950s Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
1950s Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
H 14.57 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack Shelf, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian coffee table with magazine rack shelf from 1960's. Hardwood with glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Mid-Century Metal and Wood Coffee Table with Magazine Holder, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century metal and wood coffee table with magazine holder - Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Coffee Table with Magazine Rack circa 1970
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff coffee table with magazine rack circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Wood and Metal, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian coffee table with magazine rack, wood and metal, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Modern 1221 Dione Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 1221 Dione Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Ico Parisi for Stildomus, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Mahogany and Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Coffee table with magazine rack, solid mahogany, French polish. Polished brass hardware. Stamped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Rectangular Coffee Table With Magazine Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Rectangular Coffee Table With Magazine Rack Featuring A Sunburst
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage 1960s Ercol elm coffee table with magazine shelf
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Ercol coffee table with magazine rack. This table has a solid elm top and solid
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage 1960s Ercol elm coffee table with magazine shelf
By Ercol
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Ercol coffee table with magazine rack. This table has a, particularly figured and
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Italian Art Deco Metal and Decorate Glass Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco metal, decorated glass and brass coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s Coffee
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Ico Parisi Coffee Table with Magazine Rack model Dione Stildomus
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Turin, Turin
Here the theme of the coffee table with magazine rack, which the author Ico Parisi first dedicated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Italian mid-century Coffee table with magazine rack in wood and metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Coffee table with magazine rack in wood and metal, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Walnut Coffee Table with Magazine Book Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous square walnut table in the Mid-Century Modern style with compartment featuring soft black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut, Leather

Rectangular Glass & Wood Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
A fine rectangular dark wood veneer & cut glass top coffee table with two angled underlying wooden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Jens Risom T 390 Coffee Table with Magazine Holder
By Jens Risom
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon model T 390 walnut coffee table by Jens Risom has a beautiful soft boat shape to the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Geometric Travertine Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large geometric travertine coffee table with magazine rack. Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Coffee Table with Magazine Rack in Teak Wood, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning coffee table with a side magazine rack made in teak wood. Produced in Italy in the 60s in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, U.S.A, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage walnut coffee table with magazine storage designed by T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings, for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table with Magazine Rack by Myer
Located in London, GB
Beautiful mid-century modern teak coffee table by Myer. Very stylish piece. Golden teak grain
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Ercol Blonde coffee table with magazine rack, 1950s 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Unique repurposed Rare model 393 breakfast table into a coffee table. Designed by Lucian Ercolani
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Beech, Elm

Midcentury Coffee Table with Magazine Rack in Teak Wood, Italy 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous coffee table with a side magazine rack made in dark teak wood, it was produced in Italy in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Made in Bamboo & Rattan
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid midcentury Coffe Table equipped with magazine rack and handcrafted with natural fibers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Italian Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury Italian coffee table in bamboo and hand-woven rattan. This lovely French
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Bamboo & Rattan French Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern coffee table or stool with magazine rack, perfect in any entry hallway as well
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Bamboo & Rattan French Riviera Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern coffee table or stool with magazine rack, perfect in any entry hallway as well
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Modernist Black Metal and Glass Side or Coffee Table with Magazine Rack
By Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist side or coffee table with glass top, black enameled sheet metal magazine rack and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Vintage bamboo & rattan coffee table in the manner of Vivai del Sud. Italy 1980s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Bristol, GB
Stylish vintage coffee table with magazine rack in the manner of Vivai del Sud, sourced from Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Gilt-Brass Gold Leaf Gold Leaf Glass Top Coffee Table With Magazine Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
A chic coffee table of Hollywood Regency taste, the gold-leaf rectangular glass top supported on a
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Coffee Table with Magazine Rack Design Cesare Lacca in Brass and Wood, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare original 1960s magazine rack living room table designed by cesare lacca and made in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Round Glass Coffee Table with Wicker Magzine Rack, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Schagen, NL
Glass coffee table with magazine rack from ca. 1960. This vintage coffee table has a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Italian Rectangular Wood and Metal Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rectangular wood and metal coffee table, 1950s Rectangular wooden top coffee table with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Small Old Fir Coffee Table with Magazine Rack, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Small table in recycled old fir with magazine rack. ART 5169 Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

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Fir

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table with magazine shelf. The clean and minimal lines follow the Nordic
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Solid Teak Coffee Table by Richard Hornby For Fyne Ladye
By Richard Hornby
Located in London, GB
Very rare mid-century solid teak coffee table with magazine shelf by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Cesare Lacca Side Table with Magazine Holder, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful coffee table with magazine shelf, designed by Cesare Lacca and made in Italy around 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Vintage Teakwood Coffee Table with Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Coffee Table With Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s This is a beautiful, not too striking
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Teak

Vintage Teakwood Coffee Table with Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s
Vintage Teakwood Coffee Table with Beautiful Magazine Rack, 1960s
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H 22.84 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Founders X-Frame Wooden Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Shelf
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular wooden coffee table with x-shaped legs and built-in magazine shelf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table with Suede Magazine Holder
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern coffee table and magazine rack. Made in Denmark. Stunning natural grains pair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Suede, Teak

Mathieu Mategot Tripod Coffee Table / Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Soho, London, GB
Occasional table with magazine rack by Mathieu Mategot (France circa 1955). The table is made in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Sheet Metal

Walnut and Glass Coffee Table w/ Magazine Holder
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern walnut and glass coffee table with an angular design and magazine holder. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Magazine Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a rectangular top with tapered edges and a rectangular
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table with Magazine Rack
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century walnut coffee table with a rectangular top with tapered edges and a rectangular
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Wood and Metal Italian Coffee Table with Brass Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous midcentury coffee table in wood, brass and black metal. This table was produced in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

Italian Side or Coffee Table with Brass Magazine Rack by Mobili Pizzetti, 1950s
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century coffee or side table in walnut wood, enameled black metal and brass magazine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Brass

1960s sofa side table with magazine rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and birch coffee table. The simple, minimalist lines of this modernist piece of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak, Burl

1960s sofa side table with magazine rack
1960s sofa side table with magazine rack
H 22.05 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Arthur Umanoff designed the mother of all magazine racks, or perhaps the most innovative coffee
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Early Lane Furniture Small-Scale Blonde Magazine Stand Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Lane Furniture. X crossed legs on either side support marquetry patterned top with magazine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Maple

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming midcentury rattan table is ideal for any casual seating area. The square top sits
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Vintage Walnut Magazine Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut magazine coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Round Bohemian Chic Bend & Woven Bamboo Glass Top Coffee Table Magazine Stand
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural bend bamboo wood coffee table, magazine stand handwoven with cane bindings and comes
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Vintage 1970s Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Cane, Glass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table Bench with Brass Magazine Display
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending magazines. One
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Table or Bench with Magazine Display
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional Dunbar coffee table or bench (Model 5933a) with built-in brass rods for suspending
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Cocktail Table with Center Magazine Holder
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings cocktail table for Widdicomb with center magazine holder, walnut (currently
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Scandinavian vintage coffee table with metal frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and metal coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture. The metal frame with magazine
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Poillerat Style French Gilt Iron and Marble Table with Magazine Stand, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron parcel-gilt coffee table with rectangular black marble top and magazine rack. France
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron, Iron

Coffee Table With Steel Base & Glass Tops
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Ra Coffee Table is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. The rebar is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Samuel Marx Magazine Table, Plotkin-Dresner Residence
By Samuel Marx
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
coffee table has eight propeller-like shelves. Provenance: Provenance: Plotkin-Dresner Residence
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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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Coffee Table With Magazine For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee table with magazine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every coffee table with magazine was constructed with great care. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage coffee table with magazine you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the coffee table with magazine you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each coffee table with magazine bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one coffee table with magazine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, Dunbar and Mobili Pizzetti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coffee Table With Magazine?

Prices for a coffee table with magazine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,633.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Coffee Table With Magazine
  • 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 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 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
    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
    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.