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Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s
Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s

Italian modern Coffee table bedside table in formica red black metal 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Coffee table or bedside table in formica and black metal, 1960s Coffee table with

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

Materials

Metal

French Modern Bronze and Limestone Coffee Table "Manner of Alberto Giacometti"
French Modern Bronze and Limestone Coffee Table "Manner of Alberto Giacometti"

French Modern Bronze and Limestone Coffee Table "Manner of Alberto Giacometti"

By Carole Gratale

Located in Queens, NY

French Modern Grecian-style textured dark patinated bronze coffee table with double stretcher sides

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Round Rattan and Bamboo Coffee Table, Italy, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

Mid-Century Modern round coffee table with double shelves completely in bamboo and rattan made in

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Glas Italia Robotin Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola
Glas Italia Robotin Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

Glas Italia Robotin Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Alcamo, IT

Type: Coffee table Material: Double-sided mirrored tempered glass Finish: Mirrored glass with

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Rectangular Green Onyx Coffee table  with Metal Marquetry
Early 20th Rectangular Green Onyx Coffee table  with Metal Marquetry

Early 20th Rectangular Green Onyx Coffee table with Metal Marquetry

Located in Miami, FL

Magnificent Early 20th Rectangular Green Onyx Coffee table with Double Metal Marquetry across the

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

Materials

Onyx

Italian mid-century modern coffe tables in brass and glass, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern coffe tables in brass and glass, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern coffe tables in brass and glass, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern coffe tables in brass and glass, 1960s Pair of coffee tables with double

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

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Double Tier Steel & Glass Cocktail Table by Pierre Guariche
French Mid-Century Double Tier Steel & Glass Cocktail Table by Pierre Guariche

French Mid-Century Double Tier Steel & Glass Cocktail Table by Pierre Guariche

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and pure Modernist Statement, a rare French Mid-Century Modern double tier coffee table

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Scandinavian Post Modern Coffee Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Made Denmark
Scandinavian Post Modern Coffee Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Made Denmark

Scandinavian Post Modern Coffee Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Made Denmark

By Bendixen Design

Located in Topeka, KS

: If you love this double pedestal & marble top coffee table, we have several other matching pieces

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Glas Italia Robotin Small Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola
Glas Italia Robotin Small Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

Glas Italia Robotin Small Coffee Table in Mirrored Glass by Patricia Urquiola

By Glas Italia, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Alcamo, IT

Type: Coffee table Material: Double-sided mirrored tempered glass Finish: Mirrored glass with

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Baker Furniture Style Italian Regency Hand Painted Black Lacquered Coffee Table
Baker Furniture Style Italian Regency Hand Painted Black Lacquered Coffee Table

Baker Furniture Style Italian Regency Hand Painted Black Lacquered Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style double pedestal coffee table In the

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table, Hand Painted Tiles, Ruth Angel Edwards Limited Artist Edition
Coffee Table, Hand Painted Tiles, Ruth Angel Edwards Limited Artist Edition

Coffee Table, Hand Painted Tiles, Ruth Angel Edwards Limited Artist Edition

By Loose Fit

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB

original artwork with beautiful furniture. A double layered coffee table with hand painted tiles on top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Oak

Italian modern Coffee tables in smoked glass and chromed metal, 1980s
Italian modern Coffee tables in smoked glass and chromed metal, 1980s

Italian modern Coffee tables in smoked glass and chromed metal, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Coffee tables in smoked glass and chromed metal, 1980s Pair of coffee tables with

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul Evans, Polychrome Steel, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul Evans, Polychrome Steel, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Paul Evans, Polychrome Steel, 1960s

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Brutalist torch cut, welded polychrome steel double pyramid coffee table base by Paul

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

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table Lucite, Brass, Ceramic and Smoked Glass Charles Hollis Jones Style
Coffee Table Lucite, Brass, Ceramic and Smoked Glass Charles Hollis Jones Style

Coffee Table Lucite, Brass, Ceramic and Smoked Glass Charles Hollis Jones Style

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing squared coffee table double shelved in lucite, brass, smoked glass and ceramic

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Coalesse and Steelcase Sidewalk Glass Top Square Coffee Table or Ottomna
Modern Coalesse and Steelcase Sidewalk Glass Top Square Coffee Table or Ottomna

Modern Coalesse and Steelcase Sidewalk Glass Top Square Coffee Table or Ottomna

By Coalesse, Steelcase

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The Modern beauty and smart design of the Sidewalk coffee table fits seamlessly into any

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

"Fratello" Low Tempered Glass Double-Top Table Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade
"Fratello" Low Tempered Glass Double-Top Table Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade

"Fratello" Low Tempered Glass Double-Top Table Designed by Enzo Mari for Driade

By Driade, Enzo Mari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Fratello" is a low double-top table, designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Driade, with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Carved Wood Rams Heads Coffee Table, Glass Top, Regency Style, 1980s
Carved Wood Rams Heads Coffee Table, Glass Top, Regency Style, 1980s

Carved Wood Rams Heads Coffee Table, Glass Top, Regency Style, 1980s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Heads Coffee Cocktail Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 16" high 50" wide 50" deep 3/8" thick

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Vintage 1980s Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Coffee Table, Loose Fit Artist Edition with Tom Dowse. One-Off Piece
Coffee Table, Loose Fit Artist Edition with Tom Dowse. One-Off Piece

Coffee Table, Loose Fit Artist Edition with Tom Dowse. One-Off Piece

By Loose Fit

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB

artwork with beautiful furniture. A double layered coffee table with hand painted tiles on top and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Oak, Paint

Midcentury E. Sottsass Style Wooden, Formica and Steel Coffee Table 50s Italy
Midcentury E. Sottsass Style Wooden, Formica and Steel Coffee Table 50s Italy

Midcentury E. Sottsass Style Wooden, Formica and Steel Coffee Table 50s Italy

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Palermo, IT

Triangular shaped coffee table with double wooden shelf covered in yellow (upper level) and black

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Coffee Table with Two Levels in Lava Stone Signed Dominque Monsan Picard
Coffee Table with Two Levels in Lava Stone Signed Dominque Monsan Picard

Coffee Table with Two Levels in Lava Stone Signed Dominque Monsan Picard

By Max & Dominique Picard

Located in TARBES, FR

Coffee table / double top coffee table, original design, steel structure and enamelled lava top

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

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Poillerat Style French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Black Marble Scroll Coffe
Gilbert Poillerat Style French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Black Marble Scroll Coffe

Gilbert Poillerat Style French Art Deco Gilt Metal and Black Marble Scroll Coffe

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco rectangular gilt iron coffee table with double scroll shaped sides and a stretcher

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20th Century Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron

1970s Sculptural Knotty Cedar Round Cocktail Table
1970s Sculptural Knotty Cedar Round Cocktail Table

1970s Sculptural Knotty Cedar Round Cocktail Table

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage organic modern double-tier round coffee table crafted from solid knotty cedar, featuring a

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

Materials

Cedar

French Modern Neoclassical Lacquer & Glass 2 Tier Cocktail Table, .Maison Jansen
French Modern Neoclassical Lacquer & Glass 2 Tier Cocktail Table, .Maison Jansen

French Modern Neoclassical Lacquer & Glass 2 Tier Cocktail Table, .Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical double level coffee table attributed to Maison

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

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Iron and Leather Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table by Maison Ramsay
French Gilt Iron and Leather Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table by Maison Ramsay

French Gilt Iron and Leather Modern Neoclassical Cocktail Table by Maison Ramsay

By Maison Jansen, Maison Ramsay

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Elegant French Mid-Century double level Modern Neoclassical coffee table designed by

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Scale Vintage Burl Double Sided Coffee Table
Large Scale Vintage Burl Double Sided Coffee Table

Large Scale Vintage Burl Double Sided Coffee Table

By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This oversized vintage burl coffee table is a fine statement piece. A real substantial piece of

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20th Century Chinoiserie Tables

Materials

Burl

Italian Black Marble Top Double Pedestal Base Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Italian Black Marble Top Double Pedestal Base Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!

Italian Black Marble Top Double Pedestal Base Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Mid-Century Modern black marble top double pedestal base rectangle coffee table MINT!

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Italian Midcentury Double Tier Bar/ Side/ Coffee Table in Style of Fontana Arte
Italian Midcentury Double Tier Bar/ Side/ Coffee Table in Style of Fontana Arte

Italian Midcentury Double Tier Bar/ Side/ Coffee Table in Style of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern double level drinks table, side, end, cocktail table or gueridon

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

McGuire Wheat Chaff Coastal Rattan Coffee table
McGuire Wheat Chaff Coastal Rattan Coffee table

McGuire Wheat Chaff Coastal Rattan Coffee table

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Redding, CT

McGuire Wheat Chaff Coastal Rattan Coffee table. Double base . You can also create two separate end

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Paint

Italian mid-century modern coffee table in smoked glass and dark bamboo, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern coffee table in smoked glass and dark bamboo, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern coffee table in smoked glass and dark bamboo, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Double-shelf and bottle holders coffee table in smoked glass and dark

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Smoked Glass

French Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo & Patinated Mirror Side Table, Maison Bagues
French Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo & Patinated Mirror Side Table, Maison Bagues

French Midcentury Brass Faux Bamboo & Patinated Mirror Side Table, Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Mirror Double Tier Side / End or Coffee Table, by Maison Bagues, Paris, France, circa 1950 - 1960. The

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

Materials

Brass

Leather Case Luggage Trunk Coffee Table Box Interior
Leather Case Luggage Trunk Coffee Table Box Interior

Leather Case Luggage Trunk Coffee Table Box Interior

Located in Potters Bar, GB

case which can also double as a low coffee table Funky piece great for modern interiors Offered in

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Vintage 1980s Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Pierre Chapo L07 Sofa and extendable Daybed or large coffee table 1980
Pierre Chapo L07 Sofa and extendable Daybed or large coffee table 1980

Pierre Chapo L07 Sofa and extendable Daybed or large coffee table 1980

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

modular piece that can be turned into a Sofa, a single bed, a double bed, or a large coffee table. It is

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Elm

Italian Mid-Century Modern Complete Suite Chairs with Ottomans, Settee and Table
Italian Mid-Century Modern Complete Suite Chairs with Ottomans, Settee and Table

Italian Mid-Century Modern Complete Suite Chairs with Ottomans, Settee and Table

Located in Highwood, IL

with matching Ottomans, a small Settee, and a Small End Table or Coffee Table. Generally, after 50-60

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk
Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk

Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

easily double as a kind of coffee table or other accent furniture in the modern interior. The case has a

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, which makes it ideal to double up as a coffee table.  Hand painted in a plum red with simulated grain

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

Early 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

which is initialed and dated 1816.  Flat top lid which makes it ideal for doubling up as a coffee

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean
Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

By Lynnea Jean

Located in Aitkin, MN

bench or double them up as a coffee table in a contemporary space with clean lines. This piece can be

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2010s American Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean
70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

70" Solid Oak and Walnut James Bench by Lynnea Jean

By Lynnea Jean

Located in Aitkin, MN

bench or double them up as a coffee table in a contemporary space with clean lines. This piece can be

Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Hardwood

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Includes the original, oversized ottoman, which can double as a coffee / wide side table (cushion is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th C. Large American All Leather Steamship Trunk with Dated Export Travel Tags
19th C. Large American All Leather Steamship Trunk with Dated Export Travel Tags

19th C. Large American All Leather Steamship Trunk with Dated Export Travel Tags

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

and Destination as Victoria, BC. This is one conversation chest that can double up as a coffee table

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

c. 1835 English William IV Ottoman or Bench
c. 1835 English William IV Ottoman or Bench

c. 1835 English William IV Ottoman or Bench

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. Great as an ottoman; place a tray on it and it can double as a coffee table. Original finish somewhat

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wood

1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk

1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

finish. Spacious enough to hold many items and perfect to double as a coffee table or put at the foot of

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Antique Early 19th Century North American American Colonial Trunks and L...

Materials

Oak

"Anatolian Double Coffee Table" in Wood with Antique Brass Color
"Anatolian Double Coffee Table" in Wood with Antique Brass Color

"Anatolian Double Coffee Table" in Wood with Antique Brass Color

By Studio Kirkit

Located in IZMIR, TR

sized : The top and bottom thickness of the "Anatolian Double Coffee Table" is 4 cm. The diameter of

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table
Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

Unavailable|$2,145 / item

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

By Mel Smilow

Located in Westfield, NJ

single or double coffee table or side table set up.

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

Materials

Walnut

Willy Rizzo Double Volume Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo Double Volume Coffee Table

Willy Rizzo Double Volume Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in PARIS, FR

same workshop with the same extra-care and skill. The Double Volume Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo was

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Angelo Ostuni 1955 Double Tray Coffee Table
Angelo Ostuni 1955 Double Tray Coffee Table

Angelo Ostuni 1955 Double Tray Coffee Table

By Angelo Ostuni

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

Angelo Ostuni coffee table, 1955 with double rectangular top in transparent glass resting on a

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Design 1950 Double Diagonal Coffee Table
Italian Design 1950 Double Diagonal Coffee Table

Italian Design 1950 Double Diagonal Coffee Table

By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Ico Parisi

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Beautiful coffee table in a nice big size with an architectural form and double floor ideal for

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Danish Double Sided Coffee Table by Morreddi
Danish Double Sided Coffee Table by Morreddi

Danish Double Sided Coffee Table by Morreddi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W58.5 D31.5 H16.5 Fully restored danish coffee table in well preserved condition. Item has been

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chrome and Lucite Double Tiered Coffee Table
Chrome and Lucite Double Tiered Coffee Table

Chrome and Lucite Double Tiered Coffee Table

Located in Finchley, London

An unusual style piece with two tiers of new smoked grey glass with staggered Lucite legs Overall size 830cm x 830cm

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Double Top Coffee Table Attributed to Taichiro Nakai
Double Top Coffee Table Attributed to Taichiro Nakai

Double Top Coffee Table Attributed to Taichiro Nakai

Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France

A double top coffee table attributed to Taichiro Nakai, in black lacquered metal, black laminate

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

Materials

Metal

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Double Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of double coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, all double coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 151 antique and vintage double coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Double coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Double coffee tables made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Double coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Christopher Kreiling Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Double Coffee Tables?

Prices for double coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, double coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,525.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Double Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety 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, 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 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.