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Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
By Walter Antonis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wenge

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Yasawa Palmwood Slat Bench Coffee Table by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous Pacific Green Palmwood® Slat Bench Coffee Table is part of their Yasawa Collection
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20th Century Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer "Round Leg Etagere" in Solid Lucite and Steel 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
polished steel supports under the glass. While this design was more often done with coffee tables and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench
H 13 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Teak Twisted and Angled Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Nantucket, MA
A teak coffee table or bench with intricate twisted and angled supports as the table legs. It has
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Brass and Steel Footman Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass and steel footman coffee table or bench, England, circa late 19th century. Originally used as
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Longmont, CO
A modern coffee table / bench made form single slab or multiple dimensional boards. Checks and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Hardwood

Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
Hone Modern Coffee Table / Bench
H 16 in W 20 in D 60 in
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench+ Cushion
H 13 in W 67.72 in D 23.63 in
English Chopping Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful little English coffee table! Originally this table would have been used as a
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Antique Early 1800s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Deúteros Bench and Coffee Table by Corradino Garofalo
Located in Geneve, CH
Deu´teros bench and coffee table by Corradino Garofalo Limited Edition of 9 + 1 a.p. Dimensions
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Steel

1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
By Dalescraft Furniture Co.
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
1960s Teak  bench or coffee table designed by Malcolm Walker for Dalescraft, UK.  Wonderful quality
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
1960s Dalescraft Teak Bench Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 47.64 in
Henredon Solid Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning solid walnut grain long bench coffee table with rolled edges and one
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Merton Gershon Coffee Table/ Media Bench
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Merton Gershon for American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Low Table
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Elm and Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
the top of this outstanding coffee table. The oak legs have been chamfered into octagons, mortised
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Vintage Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and sturdy construction. Perfect piece for use as a coffee table or as a bench. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Nokogiri Coffee Table Bench - 130cm + Cushion
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Nokogiri could not be just a coffee table. It can be used as a centre table, a footrest or entry bench
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2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash

Harvey Probber Rosewood Coffee Table Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully figured rosewood top raised on tubular mahogany legs joined by x-strechers and brass cuffs. A rare and unusual design. Unsigned, but from a NYC Harvey Probber furnished...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic wooden bench or coffee table.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
19th C. Rustic Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 55 in D 17.25 in
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elmwood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top beautiful antique
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Low profile primitive bench or coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W86 D18.5 H17 Lightly restored bench or coffee table with new added coats of sealer. Item has been
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Vintage 1980s Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Brea, CA
are solid and sturdy ready for daily use, use as a coffee table or entry bench. Each piece is truly
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern slat bench / coffee table in the style of Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table
H 14.5 in W 18.25 in D 48 in
Industrial Artisan Custom Steel Coffee Table Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well crafted, artisan-made, industrial coffee table or bench features a patinated steel base with
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Renaissance Style Carved Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
horizontal stretcher. Use it as a coffee table, bench, stool or side table.
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Coffee Table or Bench from Midwest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury plank top coffee table or bench in fine condition. This handmade coffee table is in good
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Mid-20th Century American Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench
H 19.25 in W 75.75 in D 14.25 in
Poul Cadovius Bench Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Grenoble, FR
Poul Cadovius bench coffee table in rosewood, base lacquered in black. Rare and original piece in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Bench Coffee Table in Rosewood
Poul Cadovius Bench Coffee Table in Rosewood
H 11.03 in W 94.49 in D 24.81 in
Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Unusual zig-zag wooden beams ideal as an unusual bench or coffee table. France, c1900s. Formed
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Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
Antique Wooden Bench or Brutalist Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 57.49 in D 17.33 in
Large thick Lucite coffee table or bench
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large one inch thick lucite bench or coffee table . Flat slab top rolls down either side and along
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern slat bench in the style of Herman Miller. Blonde top on black tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table
H 14 in W 59.75 in D 18 in
Oak Pig Bench Butcher's Block Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a fabulously rustic table! Three planks of oak nearly three inches thick are joined to make
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Paul McCobb for Winchendon 'Planner' Wood and Iron Coffee Table / Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rectangular coffee table / bench with a rectangular wooden top resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Iron

Mid Century Three Legged Coffee Table or Bench
Located in London, London
Coffee table or could be used as a bench Rustic  Irregular kidney-shaped top Three legs Wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Three Legged Coffee Table or Bench
Mid Century Three Legged Coffee Table or Bench
H 21.66 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
Located in Brussel, BE
Interesting large coffee table or bench by Ate Van Apelddoorn during the seventies in Netherlands.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
Large coffee table / bench by Ate Van Apeldoorn
H 14.57 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Verde Guatemala
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, seamlessly transitioning between its roles as both a coffee table and a bench. This duality of purpose adds a
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2010s South African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1960’s Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table/Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Charleston, SC
rosewood bench can also be used as a low coffee table. Beautiful grain on top with raised lip edges on the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table or Bench
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Cork Top Coffee Table or Bench, designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cork

Brutalist Dark Oak Railroad Coffee Table or Bench
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robust brutalist railroad coffee table or bench made of three very heavy solid dark oak pieces, the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Bench-72″
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top Beautiful antique
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Invoke Modern Coffee Table / Bench by CAUV Design Steel and Carved Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
grain topography carving. The "Invoke" coffee table / bench was named after the feelings of the wood
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table. Please inquire for more photos.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Jens Risom Floating Top Coffee Table Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage midcentury 1960s modern walnut coffee table, long bench by Jens Risom. This beautiful Jens
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Mid Century Modernist Coffee Table/ Slat Bench
By Mel Smilow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant mid century modernist coffee table/ slat bench..,, simple, sleek design, wonderful quality
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Coffee Table, Bench or Pedestal
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak log style coffee table, bench or as shown in the final images a pedestal at 18
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Rustic Asian Plank Top Coffee Table or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic qualities of this Asian single plank rectangular coffee table with bread-board ends will
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20th Century Chinese Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Small Coffee Table, Side Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
table, side table or bench. A butterfly is meticulously inlaid into the side. It’s all in the details
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Folke Ohlsson for Dux Teak and Ebonized Bench Form Coffee Table, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare bench form coffee table in teak with ebonized top by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, made in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
, use as as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

alligator bench or coffee table
By Atelier Atlas
Located in São Paulo, SP
the tail, but rotated. It's a very versatile design because the bench can also be used as a coffee
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

alligator bench or coffee table
alligator bench or coffee table
H 13 in W 7.49 in D 59.06 in
Elm Wood Wide Seat Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Brea, CA
, use as a table behind a sofa, stool, coffee table, they are great for any space. Each piece is truly
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry, Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table Or Bench By R. Dubarry. Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Live Edge Elongated Organic Shape Coffee Table Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood grain live edge organic shape coffee table. Elongated rounded
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Teak Coffee Table or Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Walnut and teak coffee table or bench designed by Edward Wormley, produced by Dunbar. Expertly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Primitive Work Bench Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Work Bench Coffee Table From France, Circa 1900. Solid pine construction with nice
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Antique Early 1900s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
doubles as a coffee table, offering ample space for coffee table books and treasured curiosities. Whether
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

American Solid Mahogany Live Edge Wood Coffee Table Bench
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Solid Mahogany live edge coffee table/bench with nice black enameled solid metal tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rosewood Sculptural Studio Made Coffee Table or Bench
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning artisan solid rosewood bench/coffee table that is simply gorgeous. The curves and
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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Coffee Tables And Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the coffee tables and bench you’re looking for. A coffee tables and bench — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a coffee tables and bench, we have 466 options in-stock, while there are 121 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coffee tables and bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A coffee tables and bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made coffee tables and bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Paul McCobb and Finn Juhl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coffee Tables And Bench?

Prices for a coffee tables and bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $299 and can go as high as $32,841, while the average can fetch as much as $2,781.
Questions About Coffee Tables And Bench
  • 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, 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.