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'70s Modern Black Scroll Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer, 1970s
'70s Modern Black Scroll Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer, 1970s

'70s Modern Black Scroll Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A chic '70s Modern scroll coffee or cocktail table in a black laminate veneer, in the style of

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Sculptural Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck, Glass Top with Brutalist Metal Base 70s
Sculptural Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck, Glass Top with Brutalist Metal Base 70s

Sculptural Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck, Glass Top with Brutalist Metal Base 70s

By Silas Seandel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This striking sculptural coffee table by acclaimed artist Daniel Gluck is a rare and collectible

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style 70s
Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style 70s

Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style 70s

By Karl Springer

Located in Paris, FR

Square coffee table in brass and Lucite smoked glass Karl Springer style. . From 1970s

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Mid-20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Anaconda glass and steel chromed coffee table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle 70s
Anaconda glass and steel chromed coffee table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle 70s

Anaconda glass and steel chromed coffee table by Paul Tuttle for Strassle 70s

By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle

Located in Padova, IT

Paul Tuttle (1918 – August 2, 2002) was an American designer known primarily for his work in furniture design, and secondarily for his work in interior design and architectural desig...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Coffee Table in Maroon Leather w/ Bronze Glass by Massoni for Frau, '70s
Italian Coffee Table in Maroon Leather w/ Bronze Glass by Massoni for Frau, '70s

Italian Coffee Table in Maroon Leather w/ Bronze Glass by Massoni for Frau, '70s

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning low adjustable coffee table in spectacular full grain maroon colored Italian leather with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Alanda Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70s
Alanda Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70s

Alanda Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 70s

By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva

Located in Padova, IT

The Alanda coffee table, an iconic piece that ushered in the 1980s, is reissued as a tribute to

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Willy Rizzo Italiana Midcentury Circular Table Mid 70s
Willy Rizzo Italiana Midcentury Circular Table Mid 70s

Willy Rizzo Italiana Midcentury Circular Table Mid 70s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in bari, IT

Iconic circular coffee table model TRG designer Willy Rizzo mid 70s. Slight signs of wear on the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Roche Bobois 70s French Beige Marble Coffeetable, Center Table
Roche Bobois 70s French Beige Marble Coffeetable, Center Table

Roche Bobois 70s French Beige Marble Coffeetable, Center Table

By Roche Bobois

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing coffee table, French design, by Roche Bobois 1970s. Made with travertine marble. It has a

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

70s Vintage Table in Glass and Teak Wood Italian Design
70s Vintage Table in Glass and Teak Wood Italian Design

70s Vintage Table in Glass and Teak Wood Italian Design

Located in None, IT

Coffee table in teak wood and double shelf, the upper one in smoked glass, 1970s. CONDITIONS: In

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rectangular  Pierre Vandel Coffee Table
Rectangular  Pierre Vandel Coffee Table

Rectangular Pierre Vandel Coffee Table

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The elegance of Pierre Vandel's Coffee tables. In the 70's and 80's his collection of tables were

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

20th Century Vivai del Sud Elephant-Shaped Table in Rattan, 70s
20th Century Vivai del Sud Elephant-Shaped Table in Rattan, 70s

20th Century Vivai del Sud Elephant-Shaped Table in Rattan, 70s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Turin, Turin

their forms. Here we have a very peculiar low table elephant-shaped entirely in rattan designed by Vivai

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Pair of Tables Elephant-Shaped in Rattan Attr. Vivai del Sud '70s
20th Century Pair of Tables Elephant-Shaped in Rattan Attr. Vivai del Sud '70s

20th Century Pair of Tables Elephant-Shaped in Rattan Attr. Vivai del Sud '70s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Turin, Turin

Very Peculiar couple of low tables elephant-shaped entirely in rattan. Each table has a tray that

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Travertine Coffee Table With Oak Base, 1970s
Travertine Coffee Table With Oak Base, 1970s

Travertine Coffee Table With Oak Base, 1970s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice custom made coffee table from the 70's. Fabricated in Belgium. The solid frame is made

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1930s
Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1930s

Coffee Table by Roger Capron, France, 1930s

By Roger Capron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

invented by Roger Capron. Coffee table from the 1960s/70s stamped Capron, Vallauris, France. Very good

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table
1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table

1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table

Located in Madrid, ES

A Spanish coffee or cocktail table from the 70's, made in solid brass and beveled glass top, at the

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Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass
Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Italian coffee table from the 70's in dark walnut wood. The coffee table features beautiful clean

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1960s Brutalist Rustic Solid Oak French Coffee Table
1960s Brutalist Rustic Solid Oak French Coffee Table

1960s Brutalist Rustic Solid Oak French Coffee Table

Located in Hitchin, England

A heavy, solid oak French coffee table dating from the 1960s/70s. With a brutalist, rustic and

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Raf Verjans Coffee Table with Mosaic Pattern, 1970
Raf Verjans Coffee Table with Mosaic Pattern, 1970

Raf Verjans Coffee Table with Mosaic Pattern, 1970

By Raf Verjans

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

music. This coffee table dates from the 70s and show the unique technique that is very characteristic to

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Up & Up 1970s Italian Travertine Coffee Table Triangular
Up & Up 1970s Italian Travertine Coffee Table Triangular

Up & Up 1970s Italian Travertine Coffee Table Triangular

By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Sergio Asti, Up & Up

Located in San Diego, CA

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. Travertine coffee table in very good condition

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Mid-Century Bonsai Coffee Table by Willy Daro. Iconic coffee table designed in the 70s. The bronze

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Design Brass and Green Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Italian Design Brass and Green Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Italian Design Brass and Green Glass Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in Naples, IT

Beautiful 70s brass coffee table. Italian handcrafted product. Really beautiful. Green crystal

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century in Palisander and Mahogany Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1960s
20th Century in Palisander and Mahogany Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1960s

20th Century in Palisander and Mahogany Wood Italian Design Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian design coffee table from the 60s / 70s. Furniture veneered in palisander and mahogany with

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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Mahogany

Brushed Steel & Black Mirror Glass Top Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Modern 70s
Brushed Steel & Black Mirror Glass Top Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Modern 70s

Brushed Steel & Black Mirror Glass Top Willy Rizzo Style Mid-Century Modern 70s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Miami, FL

Willy Rizzo style Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangle low coffee or cocktail table. Brushed Steel

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

60s 70s Teak Side Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark
60s 70s Teak Side Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark

60s 70s Teak Side Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s Teak Side Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark Object: side table Manufacturer

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Vintage 1960s Danish Side Tables

Materials

Teak

wood book and coffee rest - 70s
wood book and coffee rest - 70s

wood book and coffee rest - 70s

Located in Paris, FR

Nice piece of wooden decoration. 70s style with rounded shapes that can be found in Picasso's

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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Gueridon

Materials

Wood

'70s Picasso Gold Art Coffee Table or Library Book
'70s Picasso Gold Art Coffee Table or Library Book

'70s Picasso Gold Art Coffee Table or Library Book

Located in New York, NY

death. - the Felicie"; art coffee table or library book, 1974, New York and Paris, France

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Late 20th Century French Modern Books

Materials

Foil

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Teddy Boucle
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Teddy Boucle

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Teddy Boucle

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

, it looks just as killer styled with a Joe Colombo Elda chair and ‘70s brass coffee table as it does

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1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Clover/Flower Top Travertine Coffee Table 70s, Italy
Clover/Flower Top Travertine Coffee Table 70s, Italy

Clover/Flower Top Travertine Coffee Table 70s, Italy

Located in POZNAŃ, 30

Clover top travertine coffe table, 70s, Italy. Solid top and solid 2 piece base that can be set

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee table 70's in brass
Coffee table 70's in brass

Coffee table 70's in brass

Located in Milan, IT

Coffee table in brass and chrome

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Sculptural Coffee Table - 70s
Sculptural Coffee Table - 70s

Sculptural Coffee Table - 70s

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Italian coffee table made in the 70ties in Italy. Consisting of two identical hemispheres of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

70's crome coffee table
70's crome coffee table

70's crome coffee table

Located in New York, NY

massive crome plated steel and glass coffee table.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

70's Belgium coffee table
70's Belgium coffee table

70's Belgium coffee table

Located in London, GB

Belgium coffee table imitation four columns and lions in brass supporting glass top and bottom

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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

70's Tobacco Leaf Coffee Table
70's Tobacco Leaf Coffee Table

70's Tobacco Leaf Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Textural, organic, and terribly chic... this 70's coffee table is sheathed in tobacco leaves and

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Large 70's Alum & Smoked Glass Geometric Coffe Table
Large 70's Alum & Smoked Glass Geometric Coffe Table

Large 70's Alum & Smoked Glass Geometric Coffe Table

Located in Miami, FL

BEAUTIFULL TWO TIER RECTANGULAR FRAME WITH SMOKED GLASS INSERTS AND CASTERS. TABLE HAS A VERY CLEAN

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

High Style 70's Coffee table
High Style 70's Coffee table

High Style 70's Coffee table

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and gold marbled formica coffee table on square chrome legs, in the manner of Willy Rizzo

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pristine 70's Lucite Coffee Table
Pristine 70's Lucite Coffee Table

Pristine 70's Lucite Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Sublimely simple and well-executed lucite coffee table with bevelled edges and bevelled glass top

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

70s Artisan Dominoes Game Coffee Table
70s Artisan Dominoes Game Coffee Table

70s Artisan Dominoes Game Coffee Table

Located in Kensington, MD

70s Artisan Dominoes Coffee Table If you send an inquiry to us and do not receive a

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian 70's  Lacquered/Chrome Coffee Table
Italian 70's  Lacquered/Chrome Coffee Table

Italian 70's Lacquered/Chrome Coffee Table

Located in Firenze, IT

Brown Lacquered and Brushed Chrome Striped rectangular Coffee table on Wheels

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stainless steel 70's modern coffee table
Stainless steel 70's modern coffee table

Stainless steel 70's modern coffee table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolling coffee table with wood sides and stainless steel top. Several compartments can be used for

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

70's Lucite and Horn Coffee Table
70's Lucite and Horn Coffee Table

70's Lucite and Horn Coffee Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Four large steer horns mounted to lucite form the base of this richly detailed glass-topped coffee

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Horn, Lucite, Glass

Chic Whimsical 70, S Lucite Coffee Table
Chic Whimsical 70, S Lucite Coffee Table

Chic Whimsical 70, S Lucite Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

A BEAUTIFUL SCULPTURAL LUCITE COFEE TABLE FROM THE 1970,s . THIS PIECE IS IN ALL ORIGINAL

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

70's Square Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
70's Square Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

70's Square Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Charleston, SC

A 70's square coffee table with a chrome metal base and glass plateau.

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Green Marble Coffee Table from Estours 70's
Green Marble Coffee Table from Estours 70's

Green Marble Coffee Table from Estours 70's

Located in PARIS, FR

This table was designed in the 70s. The designer is unknown. The overall structure is in green

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

70's Chrome and Gilt Metal Coffee Table
70's Chrome and Gilt Metal Coffee Table

70's Chrome and Gilt Metal Coffee Table

Located in Charleston, SC

A coffee table with a chrome metal base with square glass plateau.

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pair of low table 70's
Pair of low table 70's

Pair of low table 70's

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Work

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Glamorous 70's mirrored teared coffee table and  side tables
Glamorous 70's mirrored teared coffee table and  side tables

Glamorous 70's mirrored teared coffee table and side tables

Located in Miami, FL

Glamorous 70's mirrored teared coffee table Height 15" 1/2 x 36" x 36" and pair of curved side

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

70's French Steel & Brass Coffee Table by Dresse
70's French Steel & Brass Coffee Table by Dresse

70's French Steel & Brass Coffee Table by Dresse

Located in New York, NY

This is French Steel & Brass Coffee Table by Dresse.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Brass

Versatile French 70's Table
Versatile French 70's Table

Versatile French 70's Table

Located in New York, NY

This unusual French table may be used either as a coffee table or placed in an upright position to

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

70's Italian Cocktail Table
70's Italian Cocktail Table

70's Italian Cocktail Table

Located in North Miami, FL

Black enamelled coffee table with solid brass supports and trim. Original smoked mirror top. "Made

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Diamond Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt 70's
Diamond Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt 70's

Diamond Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt 70's

By Knut Hesterberg, Ronald Schmitt

Located in Basel, CH

Glass coffee table Diamond by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt, Germany, 1970s. Brushed aluminum

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Tessellated fossil stone coffee table on wood frame late 70's
Tessellated fossil stone coffee table on wood frame late 70's

Tessellated fossil stone coffee table on wood frame late 70's

Located in New York, NY

Handsome tessellated fossil stone coffee table in shades of gray (not signed). The pure geometric

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

70's Cocktail Table by Pace
70's Cocktail Table by Pace

70's Cocktail Table by Pace

Located in Miami, FL

Very Unique Coffe/Cocktail Table from the 70's by Pace

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 60s/70s California Modern Coffee Table
Vintage 60s/70s California Modern Coffee Table

Vintage 60s/70s California Modern Coffee Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A Vintage 60s/70s California Modern coffee table wood design adds movement to any room with its

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table French 70's
Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table French 70's

Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table French 70's

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Coco Chanel Style wheat of sheaf gilt coffee table made from dozens of thinly plated metal

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

A burl wood coffee or side table from the 1960/70s
A burl wood coffee or side table from the 1960/70s

A burl wood coffee or side table from the 1960/70s

Located in Hudson, NY

a side table or coffee table with lower shelf in polished burl veneer from the late 60s or early

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Coffee Tables 70s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of coffee tables 70s available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all coffee tables 70s available were constructed with great care. Find 54 antique and vintage coffee tables 70s at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Coffee tables 70s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Coffee tables 70s are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made coffee tables 70s over the years, but those made by Sabrina Landini, 't Spectrum Bergeijk and Alvar Aalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Coffee Tables 70s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $16,300 highest priced.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Coffee Tables 70s
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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 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.