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Antique Doors Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antique door coffee table made from reclaimed elm doors and accented with iron hardware. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Doors Coffee Table
Antique Doors Coffee Table
H 18 in W 82 in D 50 in
Tibetan Monastary Door Coffee Table
Located in Venice, CA
Antique Tibetan monastery door coffee table with glass top. The Tibetan door is an early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Tibetan Monastary Door Coffee Table
Located in Venice, CA
Antique Tibetan monastery door coffee table with glass top. The Tibetan door is an early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Sheesham Door Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A glass top coffee table made with an antique Indian embellished sheesham wooden door. Dating from
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Antique Late 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Sheesham Door Coffee Table
Antique Sheesham Door Coffee Table
H 17.75 in W 50.25 in D 23.5 in
A Fantastic Custom Coffee Table w/ 18th C. Spanish Door Top on Black Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a custom coffee table made from an 18th century Spanish door. This wonderful coffee table
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Doors by Seve Quantum Design 'France', Wenge & Brass Coffee Table
By Seve Quantum Design
Located in PARIS, FR
The Doors coffee table features a sleek design and is part of the Seve Quantum Design tabletop and
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2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Spanish 18th C. Carved Door w/Floral Iron Accents, Custom Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a custom coffee table made from an 18th century Spanish door. This wonderful coffee table
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee Table “Open Door” from the “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1930/2022
By Michele Iodice
Located in Napoli, IT
“Open Door” coffee table from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Poplar

Metal Door & Tree Base Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Coffee Table At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Metal Door & Tree Base Coffee Table
Metal Door & Tree Base Coffee Table
H 13 in W 71 in D 37.5 in
Antique Indian Courtyard Door Panel from Rajasthan Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian exterior door panel from a courtyard in Rajasthan made into a coffee table with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Indian 19th Century Sheesham Wood Courtyard Door Redesigned as a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique sheesham wood exterior courtyard door from the 19th century, made into a coffee
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table Made with an Old 17th Century Spanish Door in Chestnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant and original coffee table made with an old Spanish door from the 17th century in chestnut
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Contemporary Coffee Table Made with Antique Door Fragment on Custom Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary coffee table made from an antique wooden fragment door with raised motifs under
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Coffee Table Made with Antique Door Fragment on Custom Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary coffee table made from an antique wooden fragment door with raised motifs under
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Indian Sheesham Wood and Iron Exterior Door Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian exterior door made into a coffee table with sheesham wood and iron details
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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Wood Table Ship's Door
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique table fabricated from a great old ships door with built in brass porthole with door handle
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Vintage 1930s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Table Ship's Door
Wood Table Ship's Door
H 20 in W 59 in D 23 in
Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Lane Mid-Century Modern Style Teak And Tambour Door Base Rolling Coffee Table in great
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

19th Century Indian Paneled Door with Iron Accents Converted into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old 19th century door from India that has been expertly converted into an antique coffee table
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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

19th century Spanish door, now made into a coffee table, contemporary iron base
Located in Brecht, BE
coffee table, beautiful worn patina, sturdy.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Indian Bleached Sheesham Wood and Iron Courtyard Door Made into a Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
century, made into a coffee table. Created in India during the 19th century, this courtyard door has been
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Door Panel from India Made into a Accent or Coffee Table, Iron Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Courtyard Door Panel from India made into a coffee or accent table with a iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
18th or 19th century elm doors with iron hardware, fashioned into a large Ming style coffee table
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Great Pair of Coffee Tables with 18th C. Spanish Door Tops on Custom Iron Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of custom coffee tables made from an 18th century Spanish door. These unique coffee
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1980s Wooden Table Made with Antique Door
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wooden Table Made with Antique Door.
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Late 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1980s Wooden Table Made with Antique Door
1980s Wooden Table Made with Antique Door
H 18.9 in W 71.66 in D 40.56 in
Solar Flare Coffee Table
By Studio S II
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Solar Flare Coffee Table is inspired by sonification, the process of creating sound from data
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Glass, Epoxy Resin

Solar Flare Coffee Table
Solar Flare Coffee Table
H 18 in Dm 32 in
Ithaca Coffee Table by Atlasproject
By Atlasproject
Located in Manocalzati, Avellino
A door that leads to infinite others. The geometries of the Itaca coffee tables invite you to a
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Early 2000s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Ithaca Coffee Table by Atlasproject
Ithaca Coffee Table by Atlasproject
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice midcentury coffee table by Lane Furniture Co. Interesting design with two tiers, rounded edges
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Coffee Table by Lane
Midcentury Coffee Table by Lane
H 16 in W 66 in D 20.25 in
Twiggy Coffee Table by Masaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Twiggy coffee table by Masaya Dimensions: W66 x D77 x H46 cm Materials: Brass Also Available
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Twiggy Coffee Table by Masaya
Twiggy Coffee Table by Masaya
H 18.12 in W 25.99 in D 30.32 in
Galaxy Coffee Table by Masaya
By Masaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Galaxy coffee table by Masaya Dimensions: W48 x D45 x H43 cm Materials: Brass Also Available
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Galaxy Coffee Table by Masaya
Galaxy Coffee Table by Masaya
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
By Mist-O
Located in New York, NY
calm and domestic on the inside." Wooden coffee table lacquered as color samples or covered with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
By Mist-O, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
This is a monolithic sculptured table that is extremely simple and linear but with the addition of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
Mezzanino Coffee Table by Mogg
H 13.78 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Massive Custom Iron Framed Antique Moorish Door Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredible and unique custom made cocktail table with a deeply patinated Iron Frame housing a
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20th Century International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brass and Black Marble Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Brass and black marble coffee table This table measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 16 inches high This
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table by Raf Verjans
By Raf Verjans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist Aauminum mosaic coffee table with brass detailing by Belgian artist furniture maker Raf
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table by Raf Verjans
Aluminum Mosaic Coffee Table by Raf Verjans
H 13.5 in W 43.5 in D 27.75 in
Unique Wabi Sabi Japanese Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Charred cedar top on late 19th century. Two door cedar tansu base. Good strong design with ample
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Unique Wabi Sabi Japanese Coffee Table
Unique Wabi Sabi Japanese Coffee Table
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H 12.8 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in
Wrought Iron Patio Coffee Table, Circa 1960
By Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
Unusual wrought iron mesh top coffee table w/ curlicues at all four upper sides below top, large
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 41.5 wide x 21 deep x 19.5 inches
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Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table
Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table
H 19.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Loggia Terrazzo Coffee Table by Matteo Leorato
By Matteo Leorato
Located in Geneve, CH
Loggia Terrazzo Coffee Table by Matteo Leorato Dimensions: D 80 x W 40 x H 37 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Terrazzo

Loggia Terrazzo Coffee Table by Matteo Leorato
Loggia Terrazzo Coffee Table by Matteo Leorato
H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Steel and Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
This table features a restored, oak veneered wooden top and a chromed tubular steel construction
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Steel and Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Vintage Steel and Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
H 18.51 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15 Elegant T15 coffee table by Peter Ghyczy with brass
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
Peter Ghyczy Glass coffee table model T15
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Italian Design Wooden Square Storage Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
often combines elegance with practicality, making this coffee table a great example of that tradition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Square Coffee Table
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Countryside, IL
Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Square Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 42
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco coffee Opium table. Hand-painted Chinese decor, France, 1920s. Lacquer in good original
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor
Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in
Monumental Rustic Industrial Coffee Table on Iron Legs
Located in Forney, TX
A one-of-a-kind coffee table, handcrafted, the rustic wood reclaimed from an antique door, having
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Rustic County French Pine Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Rustic County French Pine Coffee Table was hand-crafted from old-growth yellow pine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

1980s Postmodern Regency Brass + White Lacquered Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
coffee / cocktail table attributed to the legendary Karl Springer would look great in a Modern or Mid
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cubic Blocks Coffee Table by Atelier V&F
Located in Geneve, CH
Cubic Blocks Coffee Table by Atelier V&F Limited Edition Of 10+2AP Pieces. Dimensions: D 122 x W
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Cubic Blocks Coffee Table by Atelier V&F
Cubic Blocks Coffee Table by Atelier V&F
H 13.39 in W 48.04 in D 48.04 in
John Keal Coffee Table Brown Saltman Mid Century Mahogany Tambour Storage Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in East Hampton, NY
coffee table has a tambour sliding door and storage inside. Shipping Free Only on Long Island Height
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Style Clover Iron and Glass Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker style clover iron and glass coffee table. This coffee table measures: 49 wide x 32 deep x
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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Primitive Coffee Table Form Italy, Mid-19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
door. Therefore, there is a keyhole on the bottom of the top. Can be used as a coffee table, a display
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker for Milling Road Rococo Style Coffee Table
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker for milling road rococo style coffee table This table measures: 50.5 wide x 28.5 deep x 19
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare large walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California c.1950s, USA. This unique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Customizable Free-Form Coffee Table in Crushed Stainless Steel
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary Free-Form Coffee Table crafted from crushed stainless steel. This piece is more than
Category

2010s Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henredon "Town and Country" Oak and Travertine Coffee Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
This Henredon "Town and Country" Coffee Table, is an elegant blend of style and functionality. Made
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table or Wide Seat Bench
Located in Brea, CA
, looks to once have been a door by looking at the underside. Repurposed into a coffee table or bench
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Elm

Sculptural Solid Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Gold Finish
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking sculptural coffee table is meticulously crafted from solid stainless steel and
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2010s Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maple coffee table & bar, Paul Michel, France, 1980's
By Paul Michel
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Poitiers that the Paul Michel workshops in Bressuire created these superb coffee tables hiding a bar with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

P E Guerin Style Brass and Glass Coffee Table
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Countryside, IL
P.E. Guerin Style Brass and Glass Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 55.5 wide x 30 deep x
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Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Wrought Iron and Slate, Round Shape Coffee Table or Cocktail table
By Paul Kingma
Located in Lisse, NL
A sturdy and handmade coffee table from circa 1950. This heavy and robust table comes with a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Heavy North African Coffee Table with Inset Iron Grill
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy North African coffee table with inset iron grill This is an unusual Piece made from a
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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Door Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the door coffee table you’re looking for. A door coffee table — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a door coffee table, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect door coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A door coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one door coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giacomo Moor, Mats Christeen and Steve Chase produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Door Coffee Table?

A door coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,740, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $7,865.
Questions About Door Coffee Table
  • 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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 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 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.