$3,575
H 10 in W 89 in D 29 in
Mid Century Modern Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Tables by Herman Miller for Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Tables by Herman Miller for Eames Mid Century
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee
Steel
$4,000
H 10 in W 88.5 in D 29 in
Vintage original Charles Eames ETR white laminate surfboard coffee table 1951
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
laminate surfboard coffee table. Iconic California inspired designer coffee table by Charles Eames - simple
Steel
Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
An early edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table
Metal
'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 7 foot long coffee table is perfect for your modern four seat sofa, with simple and timeless
Chrome
Herman Miller for Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern black top coffee table with Eiffel metal base. (Please confirm item location
Leather
$4,500
H 10 in W 89.25 in D 29.25 in
Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (ETR) with a white laminate top and
Formica
Unavailable
H 10 in W 89 in D 29.25 in
White ETR Surfboard Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Milker
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White “ETR” aka Surfboard coffee table originally designed in 1951 by design couple Charles and Ray
Steel, Chrome
Eames Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low surfboard coffee table by Charles Eames designed for Herman Miller. Table is over seven
Steel
Early Eames surfboard table
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice early Eames surfboard table for Herman Miller. Black laminate top with zinc low rod base
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Etr Surfboard Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern elliptical 'ETR' cocktail table or
Metal
Early Charles Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
All original 1950's Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. This table has the
Plywood
Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. The ETR Elliptical Table Rod Base, better
Metal
Sold
H 10 in W 29.25 in D 89 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Herman Miller Eames elliptical surfboard coffee table. A very stunning coffee table from
Wood
Charles Eames ; Vintage Surfboard Table
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Herman Miller , a vintage ETR coffee table , black laminate top over formed
Early Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
Early ETR (elliptical Table rod base) surfboard table by Charles and Ray Eames with black formica
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller elliptical ETR surfboard table finished in
Metal
Sold
H 10.24 in W 88.98 in D 29.14 in
Charles and Ray Eames, ETE or "Surfboard" Table, Vintage Production
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA . A vintage ETR or "Surfboard" table with black
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
1990;s Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice
Iron
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H 9.85 in W 66.93 in D 23.23 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Surfboard Table ETR, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Milano, IT
Charles and Rat Eames' table is reminiscent of a surfboard for its elliptical top. Original label
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Surfboard Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic design by Charles & Ray Eames, 1951. Two wire bases support a long, elegant, oval top
Laminate
Charles & Ray Eames Surfboard Coffee Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic design by Charles & Ray Eames, 1951. Two wire bases support a long, elegant, oval top
Metal
1950s Surfboard Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs Eames Style
By Charles Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury classic look with this period Surfboard coffee cocktail table on hairpin Legs. With a
Eames ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The ETR (Elliptical Table Rod base) or “surfboard” table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in
Iron
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H 10.27 in W 89 in D 29 in
C. 1950s Herman Miller Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table in Black Laminate
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an Eames ETR Surfboard Coffee Table, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for
Metal
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockton, NJ
Eames ETR cocktail table with elliptical rod base. Early 1950s edition with rare black mica top.
Metal
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockton, NJ
Eames ETR cocktail table with elliptical rod base. Early 1950s edition with rare black mica top.
Metal
Charles Eames ETR Surfboard Table Herman Miller USA, 1951
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grenoble, FR
Elliptical table rod (ETR) surfboard table, Herman Miller USA, 1951 10 x 89 x 29.25 in. (25.4 x
Iron
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H 9.75 in W 89 in D 29.25 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Aka Surfboard Table for Herman Miller, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Black laminate top on steel wire frame base Eliptical coffee table designed by Charles and Ray
Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee
Metal
Eames Surfboard Table
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare long and low cocktail table for Herman Miller by the husband and wife design team of Charles
Zinc
Eames Surfboard Elliptical coffee table by Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing Charles Eames Surfboard coffee table by Herman Miller.
Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Charles Eames surfboard coffee table in black with zinc base. The table is in original
Eames SURFBOARD Table
Located in New York, NY
An icon of American post-war design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Sold
H 10 in W 90 in D 29 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames designed 'Elliptical' or 'Surfboard' coffee table, designed by
Steel
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H 10 in W 90 in D 29 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames designed 'Elliptical' or 'Surfboard' coffee table, designed by
Steel
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H 10 in W 90 in D 29 in
Charles & Ray Eames Elliptical Etr Coffee Table for Vitra Surfboard, Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Charles and Ray Eames designed 'Elliptical' or ETR 'Surfboard' coffee table, designed by Charles
Plywood
Early "ETR" Surfboard Table - Charles Eames
Located in SouthPort, CT
Early "ETR" (Elliptical table rod base) Surfboard coffee table with white laminate top by Charles
Metal
Original Surfboard Table by Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Eames designed elliptical coffee table, black laminate top on black wire cage bases. All
Metal
Charles Eames Black Elliptical Surfboard Table on LTR Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Morristown, NJ
Eames Elliptical Surfboard Table
Metal
Sold
H 10 in W 90 in D 29 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Charles Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Charles and Ray Eames Manufacture: Herman Miller Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
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.”
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