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19th-Century Dark Coffee Table in the M. Hornx Type on Carved Pedestal
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Dark Coffee Table in the M. Hornx Type on Carved Pedestal We present you this piece
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Antique Late 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Cesar Dark Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Cesar dark with fiber glass base in dark matte finish and with top in walnut wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass, Walnut

Cesar Dark Coffee Table
Cesar Dark Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 55.52 in D 41.74 in
Peter Dark Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Peter Dark with chromed metal structure and with black sahara marble top. Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Peter Dark Coffee Table
Peter Dark Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of impeccable craftsmanship, this coffee table will elevate any residential or
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
Sunrise Dark Coffee Table
H 14.57 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
installation. DOTTIE dark and light coffee table, which strengthens the transparent coolness of glass with its
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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Quadro Emperador Dark Coffee Table by Ferdinando Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning coffee table is an original design by Ferdinando Meccani where unrepeatable natural
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Tina Burner Ping Pong Table, Maple Handcraft Glow in the Dark Coffee Table
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Tina Burner is a refined table that can be used for your afternoon tea or your morning match. Its
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Maple

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Black Solid Chestnut Wood Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful dark coffee table that originates in Spain, circa 1840. The table is completely made
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Dark Night Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table dark night with black Sahara marble high quality and with handcrafted solid walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dark Night Coffee Table
Dark Night Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 70.87 in D 40.16 in
Dark Jean Coffee Table
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
abstract art, this coffee table has a dynamic silhouette enhanced by irregular lines with slight bends and
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dark Jean Coffee Table
Dark Jean Coffee Table
H 11.03 in W 63 in D 35.83 in
Gougen Coffee Table, Dark
Located in Rami, 34
The Gougen Collection exudes a unique blend of intricate carving and sumptuous marble that will elevate your home décor to the pinnacle of refinement. Each piece in our collection is...
Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Gougen Coffee Table, Dark
Gougen Coffee Table, Dark
H 15.36 in W 63.39 in D 44.1 in
Raw Dark Steel Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Raw Dark Steel with all structure hand-crafted in raw dark steel in dark used finish
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Raw Dark Steel Coffee Table
Raw Dark Steel Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Ark Dark Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table ark dark ceramic with structure in steel in smocked nickel finish. With dark ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Ark Dark Ceramic Coffee Table
Ark Dark Ceramic Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Antique Dark Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A longer antique coffee table in dark, rich chestnut with yellow stripey grain on the base
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Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Dark Chestnut Coffee Table
Antique Dark Chestnut Coffee Table
H 21 in W 63 in D 26.75 in
Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
figured cathedral ash construction in a dark earth finish, creating a serene ambiance. The table's porous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
Dark Ash Round Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 54 in D 54 in
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
a modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark earth finish with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
H 16.5 in W 55 in D 26 in
Dark Rattan Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Rīga, LV
Dark rattan coffee table with glass tabletop. A 2-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a 3-seater sofa
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Dark Rattan Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Dark Rattan Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
H 19.69 in W 51.19 in D 29.14 in
Modern Dark Leather Top Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather top coffee table with a stepped edge. This circular embossed dark leather top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

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Metal

Modern Dark Leather Top Coffee Table
Modern Dark Leather Top Coffee Table
H 18 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Modern Oak Coffee Table - Dark Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern oak coffee table crafted with dark rustic oak. This two-tier coffee table features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany coffee table in a Parsons style with rectangular top and square legs by Lane Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
Lane Midcentury Dark Mahogany Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 54.75 in D 19 in
Dark Rimmed Bowl Top Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A form of a large rimmed bowl above a modern base with played sabre form legs in a matte painted tungsten finish. Dimensions: 48" W x 48" D x 18" H  
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Dark Rimmed Bowl Top Coffee Table
Dark Rimmed Bowl Top Coffee Table
H 18 in W 48 in D 48 in
Dark Brown Coromandel Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top incised with dragon and phoenix chinoiserie decoration; raised on Ming-style legs.
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Modern Parquetry Round Coffee Table - Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern dark oak parquetry round coffee table with a concentric oak sitting on a tapered oak leg
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark Olive Ostrich Skin Round Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern ostrich skin dark olive coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee table in dark rosewood by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in dark rosewood with detailed legs. Designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker AJ
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Coffee table in dark rosewood by Ole Wanscher
Coffee table in dark rosewood by Ole Wanscher
H 20.48 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Milo Dark Emperador Coffee Table by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
look, this rectangular coffee table is distinguished by a sleek structure ennobled by the presence of a
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Dark Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Oak

Italian Mid-Century Dark Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian mid-century dark wood coffee table 1950s Mid century incredible wooden coffee table with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Emperor Dark Marble Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT
The Tinian coffee table is produced with an oak wood base and an Emperador Dark marble top. The top
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Emperor Dark Marble Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Emperor Dark Marble Coffee Table, Made in Italy
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Tom Dixon Dark Oak Low Slab Coffee Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, this low dark
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21st Century and Contemporary British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Tom Dixon Dark Oak Low Slab Coffee Table
Tom Dixon Dark Oak Low Slab Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Memory Distortion - Coffee Table, Zeng Peng, Matt Dark Brown Marble Coffee Table
By Zeng Peng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zeng Peng is a China-based artist and designer from a background in Product Design. Having committed to the lead designer role in an experimental art studio, Studio Buzao, Peng explo...
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2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Cipputi Dark Green Coffee Table by Mason Editions
By Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cipputi dark green coffee table by Mason Editions Designed by Quaglio Simonelli. Dimensions: Ø 50
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Trigono Dark Grey Coffee Table by Studio Anansi
Located in Geneve, CH
Trigono Dark Grey Coffee Table by Studio Anansi Dimensions: D122 x W122 x H38 cm Materials
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

Dark Chocolate Two Tier Coffee Table With Gilt Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A dark chocolate two tier coffee table with gilt detail creating a two inch border for both the top
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian 1950's elegant coffee table in dark mahogany
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
COD-1511 Italian 1950's elegant coffee table in dark polished wood with fine bronze tips and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Coffee Table by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Roi Dark Smoked Ash Coffee Table by NORR11 Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials: Natural ash
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Ash

Round Wood Coffee Table in Dark Stained Urban Oak
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Solid wood from the urban forest imbues this Round Wood Coffee Table in Darkened Urban Oak with a
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2010s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

American Modern Molded Dark Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
American Modern coffee table with three molded dark wood legs and a three-sided glass top.  
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Petrified Wood Dark Slices Set of 3 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee Table Petrified Wood Dark Slices Set of 3. On bronze finish base. Each top is unique and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table L by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 50 x H 50 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperador Dark Trivoli Coffee Table S by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 38 x H 50 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set of tables and a
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Fiori Coffee Table 140 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Dark Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set of tables and a
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Dark Oak by Poiat
Fiori Coffee Table 85 in Dark Oak by Poiat
H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Modern Geometric Dark Walnut Anvil Coffee Table Styled After Noir
By Noir
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Geometric Dark Walnut Anvil Coffee Table Styled After Noir This modern Geometric Dark
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Willy Rizzo coffee table in chromed metal and dark glass.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, RM
Willy Rizzo coffee table in chromed metal and dark glass. Product details Dimensions: 95 W x 35 H x
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Late 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Large Round Dark Wood and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A large round dark wood and brass coffee table. A lovely modern contemporary coffee table with a
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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period dark lacquered coffee table with chow legs and restored gloss
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Vintage Woven Rattan Dark Brown Parsons Leg Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury hand-woven rattan dark brown Parsons legs coffee table with square top. This
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Scandinavian Coffee Table 'Le Roi' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
picture: Color: Dark Smoked Oak Natural French Rattan The Le Roi Coffee Table is constructed as a frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Contemporary Dark Blue Oblique Coffee Table in Maple by JUNTOS
By JUNTOS
Located in New York, NY
The Oblique coffee table features rounded edges and diagonal lines that make it easy to walk around
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Large Tripod Leg Coffee Table with Dark Stained Oak Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large tripod leg coffee table featuring a dark stained oak top and a silver powder-coated "tripod
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Dark Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful dark brown color rustic coffee table or low table originates in rural Spain and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Dark Purple Goatskin Parchment Coffee Table by Aldo Tura 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
beautiful coffee table typical of designer Aldo Tura. It was made in Italy in the late 1960s. This large
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Oak Dark Calacata Vagli Supreme Coffee Table by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Dark Calacata Vagli Supreme Coffee Table by Milla & Milli Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena
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2010s Croatian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

Antique 18th Century Baroque Dark Brown Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
. The table has simple square legs and shows the vertical lines from hand scraping the wood. The coffee
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Custom Sculpted Coffee Table in Solid Oakwood, Square & Dark Wood
By Sóha, Denis Milovanov
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table made of solid oak (+ linseed oil) Square: 105 x 105cm SÓHA design studio conceives
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Bold Large Coffee Table with Emperador Dark Marble & Black Gold
By Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the seats, the tables, the cabinets, graphically encompasses the material with which they are made
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Transparant Resin dark green coffee table by Sabourin Costes
Located in 1204, CH
The table centerpiece is entirely handcrafted in transparent resin, dyed and casted into solid rod
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2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin

Fiori Coffee Table 65 in Dark Stained Oak by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Collection is a set of tables and a
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Black Surface and Dark Wood Frame Coffee Table
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning original vintage solid wood and black surface top end/ side / coffee / cocktail table. We
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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Dark Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of dark coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique dark coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are 73 antique and vintage dark coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 47 modern editions to choose from as well. Dark coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Dark coffee tables bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small dark coffee tables measuring 15 inches across. There have been many well-made dark coffee tables over the years, but those made by Ghidini 1961, Grzegorz Majka and Paolo Rizzatto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Dark Coffee Tables?

Prices for dark coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dark coffee tables begin at $538 and can go as high as $20,634, while the average can fetch as much as $2,673.

Finding the Right Coffee and Cocktail Tables for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Dark Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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