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 - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Leather
White ETR coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
But because it’s just under 75cm wide it doesn’t overwhelm the room.It stands very low and has a very distinctive shape which helped coin the alternative name of the Eames ‘Surfboard...
Metal, Steel
Charles & Ray Eames Early ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and rare edition of the 'ETR' (Elliptical Table Rod base) known as the 'Surfboard' coffee table.
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 table.
Steel
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage original Charles Eames ETR white laminate surfboard coffee table 1951
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1st Generation Vintage original authentic Mid Century Charles Eames ETR Elliptical Rare White laminate surfboard coffee table.
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
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (ETR) with a white laminate top and wire base, often called the "surfboard table".
Formica
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 Modern Eames Surfboard Coffee Table has a black laminated top with Eiffel metal base.
Metal
'Surfboard' Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 7 foot long coffee table is perfect for your modern four seat sofa, with simple and timeless design. Black laminate top set on layered wood, with a polished chrome base. Designe...
Chrome
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller with COA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
2005 Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice original condition a must have piece for any Mid Century, Danish Modern home decor nice condi...
Laminate
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 Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller.
Steel, Chrome
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
Charles Eames Surfboard Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Herman Miller Surfboard Table designed by Charles Eames. The ETR Elliptical Table Rod Base, better known as the Surfboard table, was designed in 1951.
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 more desirable zinc bases.
Plywood
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 top, Aluminum basket base and edge in layered wood, original condition with early me...
Aluminum
Eames Surfboard Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long, low surfboard coffee table by Charles Eames designed for Herman Miller.
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames ETR Surfboard Table
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller ETR surfboard table circa 1951.
Metal
Charles Eames ; Vintage Surfboard Table
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Herman Miller , a vintage ETR coffee table , black laminate top over formed plywood on zinc bases .
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 black laminate.
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 black laminate.
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 'Surfboard' low table, Black laminated wood top on two black metal wire pedestals, makers ...
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 formica top over plywood with zinc coated bases.
Sold
H 10 in W 29.25 in D 89 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Herman Miller Eames elliptical surfboard coffee table. A very stunning coffee table from legendary designers Herman Miller and Eames.
Wood
Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
1990;s Original long surfboard oval coffee table designed by Eames, for Herman Miller nice condition a must have piece for any Mid Century, Danish Modern home decor nice condition a ...
Iron
Sold
H 9.75 in W 89.125 in D 29.25 in L 9.75 in
Eames Surfboard ETR Coffee Table, Herman Miller, Black Mid Century Modern Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This classic mid century modern Eames ETR (Elliptical Table Rod Base) coffee table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller was manufactured circa 2000.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
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.
Metal
Low Table by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good and early Eames ETR surfboard table having an elliptical laminate top that floats atop a pair of zinc-plated steel bases.
Steel
Coffee Table in the manner of Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind mini surfboard coffee table in the manner of Ray & Charles Eames famous surfboard table.
Steel
Sold
H 10 in W 15.25 in D 13.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames for Herman Miller White Top LTR Tables
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the estate of a former Herman Miller employee, were I also purchased a Eames Surfboard table, DCMs and a 670 lounge. No labels, 100% authentic.
Steel, Zinc
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 table.
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
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 elliptical white formica top, white lacquered edge, raised up on four black wrought i...
Eames ETR "Surfboard" Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The ETR (Elliptical Table Rod base) or “surfboard” table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951.
Iron
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 226.1 x 74.3 cm.)
Iron
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 covered in black laminate. Excellent vintage example with lovely patina expected from it...
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 covered in black laminate. Excellent vintage example with lovely patina expected from it...
Metal
Sold
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 Herman Miller in 1951.
Metal
Sold
H 9.75 in W 89 in D 29.25 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Aka Surfboard Table for Herman Miller, 1990s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
This version is from the late 1990s and maintains the Herman Miller Eames placard. Nicknamed the “surfboard table,” the Elliptical Table (1951) reveals the playfulness in the work...
Steel
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 and Ray Eames. Signed with the aluminum label.
Zinc
Eames SURFBOARD Table
Located in New York, NY
An icon of American post-war design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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 Eames, Herman Miller.
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 original. Made by Herman Miller.
Metal
Charles Eames Black Elliptical Surfboard Table on LTR Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Morristown, NJ
Eames Elliptical Surfboard Table
Metal
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.
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 Charles Eames for Herman Miller, with white laminate top, on chrome wire base, Herman M...
Steel
Sold
H 10 in W 90 in D 29 in
Charles and Ray Eames Elliptical Coffee Table for Herman Miller Surfboard
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A vintage Charles and Ray Eames designed 'Elliptical' or 'Surfboard' coffee table, designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, with white laminate top, on chrome wire base, Herman M...
Steel
Sold
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 Eames for Vitra, with white laminate top, on chrome wire base, Vitra lable to undersi...
Plywood
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 Country: USA Date: 1950s Unknown origin of legs.
$1,400
H 16 in W 36 in D 36 in
Walnut Aluminum Group Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2018. Walnut top with aluminum group base.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Floating Surfboard Coffee Table, 1990s
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage mid-century modern surfboard coffee table made in Sweden circa 1995. This classic MCM piece features an oak finish, an elongated oval surfboard-shape 'floating' top, a maga...
Wood, Oak
$6,750
H 28.35 in W 79.93 in D 41.74 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern, Herman Miller No1 Edition conference table, which were purchased by the original owner...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate exterior over plywood base. Perfect for that post modern minimalist design.
Laminate, Plywood
$1,437Sale Price|40% Off
H 27.88 in W 71.75 in D 42.75 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 6' Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
71.75 x 41.75 x 27 7/8". Table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, This model produced 1980. Laminate combed oak top. Signed to underside. Fea...
Aluminum
$2,850
H 18 in W 30 in D 30 in
Herman Miller La Fonda Coffee Table by Charles and Ray Eames, Marble Top
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
"La Fonda" coffee table by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1975 The La Fonda table was part of the "La Fonda Group" Furniture line for Alexander Girard's La Fonda Restaur...
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Surfboard Coffee Table by Moreddi
By Moreddi 1
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century surfboard coffee table. Made from teak wood and designed by Moreddi, Denmark. The tabletop is long and oval in shape. Displaying fantastic wood tone throughout the top an...
Wood, Teak
$999Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in Dm 32 in
Eames Coffee Table by Herman Miller, White Marble, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Step into design history with this thoughtfully reintroduced icon: the coffee table Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1949 for their Pacific Palisades home. Artisanally reimagined fo...
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
$232
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Vitra Occasional Table TLR Charles Ray Eames Couchtisch Beistell
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen kleinen Couch-/ Beistelltisch von Vitra zum Verkauf an. Das Tischchen wurde von Charles & Ray Eames entworfen und trägt den Modellnamen "Occasional...
Steel, Chrome
$1,450
H 15.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Paolo Piva Style White Enameled Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Niels Bendtsen
By Niels Bendtsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table in the Paolo Piva style, produced by Danish designer and manufacturer Niels Bendtsen. The white enameled metal frame features a low-profile square perimeter rail that cr...
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Surfboard Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular coffee table from the 70s, top in mahogany veneer and metal base, the shape is reminiscent of a surfboard.
Metal
Eames CTW-3 Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
This early vintage coffee table by Charles and Ray Eames is an important and iconic design. The result of the couple's experiments in molded plywood, the table is visually and physic...
Ash
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.5 in Dm 34 in
Charles and Ray Eames CTW 'Coffee Table Wood' for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Eames for Herman Miller Coffee Table ("CTW"). Iconic Mid-Century Modern designer coffee table bearing "Eames Herman Miller" label. Excellent figuring in the birch wood grain. Bentwoo...
Birch, Bentwood
$2,000 / set
H 16 in W 72 in D 20 in
2 pc. Mid Century Surfboard Coffee Table by John Van Koert for Drexel c. 1960’s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Rare two part coffee table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel Furniture, as part of their class Profile series, circa 1960’s. As the table consists of two separate pieces, it can...
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Surfboard Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design surfboard coffee table for Widdicomb, U.S.A.. High quality construction and materials used in this elegant eliptical form coffee table. Sculpted walnut ...
Walnut
Dining Table Contract Base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early dining table with contract base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The table has an aluminum contract base and white formica table top framed with rubber ed...
Aluminum
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$4,000
H 16 in W 81 in D 74 in
Vintage Minimalist Dutch old growth pine King floating bed Frame Rustic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Minimalist Dutch pine Custom Made European grand king bed bed Frame or Daybed by Ate Van Apeldoorn. Very cubic and brutalist with dovetail joinery. Bed sitting on two bases w...
Pine
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
$2,750
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Zinc
Set of three 1970s Charles and Ray Eames LTR side tables
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1975 Set of Charles and Ray Eames LTR side tables by Herman Miller, USA In good vintage condition with each table showing light wear commensurate with their age - scuffs and a few ...
Steel, Zinc
Sold|$1,250
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No v...
Metal
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.5 in W 47 in D 17 in
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Steel, Chrome
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
Steel
$9,500
H 60.25 in W 64 in D 8 in
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase / Display Shelf / Room Divider / Milo Baughman
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo Baughman Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Wood
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
Iron
Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s Rare queen-size bed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar designed in the 1960s. This except...
Brass
Eames Original ETR Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Elliptical Table Rod (ETR) - Original Eames Elliptical Table with Rod base often referred to as the Surfboard table due to its elongated shape and low profile. It utilizes two of the...
Steel, Zinc
Classic Eames /Herman Miller Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Early "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1950's. Seldom seen dark olive green fiber...
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames FSW 8 Panel Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Birch Plywood and canvas screen Early production Original finish.
Birch
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
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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