Why is it called a coffee table?

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.

Can a coffee table be too low?

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.

Who invented the coffee table?

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.

What size should a coffee table be?

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.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

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.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

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.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

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.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

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.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

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.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

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.

What is a tray top coffee table?

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.

How do you style an oval coffee table?

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.

How do I style a Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How much does a coffee table cost?

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

When did coffee tables become popular?

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.

What is the standard size of a coffee table?

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.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

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.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

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.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

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.

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Raised Edge Table

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Across Elliptical Coffee Table

$3,315 / item

H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in

Across Elliptical Coffee Table

Located in Roma, IT

define this collection of tables, characterized by a feature common to all my protects: colour. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,489

H 15.16 in W 72.45 in D 16.93 in

Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Uccle, BE

Large elliptical-shaped coffee table, the black laminate (formica) top surrounded by wood. The top

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

Materials

Wood

"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table

$8,385

H 9.85 in W 63 in D 21.66 in

"Tray" Low Travertino Marble Coffe Table

By Laura Meroni

Located in Milan, IT

Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "storm" and top in

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Bendt Winge Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table in Persian Walnut, 1950s

$4,728

H 20.87 in W 53.94 in D 24.81 in

Bendt Winge Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table in Persian Walnut, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare high-quality oval/elliptical coffee table number 514 designed by Bendt Winge and made at

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

Materials

Walnut

Laurameroni Tray Coffee Table with Iron Base and Alhambra Brown Marble top

$6,161 / item

H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 63 in

Laurameroni Tray Coffee Table with Iron Base and Alhambra Brown Marble top

By Romani Saccani Architetti, Laurameroni

Located in Monza, IT

Low elliptical coffee table with "tray effect". Tubular base in acid-etched iron "Storm" and top in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Italian modern wood and glass coffee table with bottle holder, 1980s

$1,309

H 14.18 in W 63.78 in D 27.17 in

Italian modern wood and glass coffee table with bottle holder, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Elliptical coffee table, in solid wood with white painted parts and central sliding glass top

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table

$2,800 / item

H 14.97 in W 50.01 in D 41.34 in

Dottie Elliptic Glass Light Coffee Table

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

installation. DOTTIE dark and light coffee table, which strengthens the transparent coolness of glass with its

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2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Ultra Thin Elliptical White Carrara Marble Coffee Table

$3,303

H 13.78 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

Ultra Thin Elliptical White Carrara Marble Coffee Table

Located in Paris, FR

laminated stone. This advanced technique allows us to get an ultra-thin and high resistant marble table top

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar

$3,800

H 16 in W 56.5 in D 28.5 in

Edward Wormley Elliptical Rosewood Coffee Table by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Highland, IN

This stunning cocktail table by Edward Wormley exemplifies his refined sensibility and fine

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian Coffee Table with Elliptical Brass Tray Top

$3,200

H 16 in W 40 in D 24 in

1960s Italian Coffee Table with Elliptical Brass Tray Top

Located in Hanover, MA

1960s Italian cocktail table with splayed black enameled steel legs and two moulded brass cartouche

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Elliptical Form, Brazil, 1960

$8,000

H 10 in W 37 in D 24 in

Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Elliptical Form, Brazil, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An iconic expression of Brazilian modernism, this 1960s coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro distills

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

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

21st Century Customizable Across Elliptical Blue Lacquered Coffee Table in Iron

$2,831Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in

21st Century Customizable Across Elliptical Blue Lacquered Coffee Table in Iron

Located in Roma, IT

define this collection of tables, characterized by a feature common to all my protects: colour. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern

$4,500

H 10 in W 89.25 in D 29.25 in

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

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

Materials

Formica

Elliptical Italian Marble Cocktail Table with Cast Solid Bronze Legs

$6,900

H 16 in W 60 in D 21 in

Elliptical Italian Marble Cocktail Table with Cast Solid Bronze Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

An exceptional Italian coffee table consisting of an long oval 'surfboard' shaped marble top

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early vintage original Charles Eames ETR white laminate surfboard coffee table

$4,000

H 10 in W 88.5 in D 29 in

Early vintage original Charles Eames ETR white laminate surfboard coffee table

By Charles Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early vintage original Charles Eames ETR Elliptical white laminate surfboard coffee table. Iconic

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

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Hesterberg

$6,607

H 20.48 in W 50.2 in D 25.01 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Aluminum Glass Coffee Table Hesterberg

By Knut Hesterberg

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern sculptural vintage coffee table by Knut Hesterberg 1960s from aluminum and clear

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

Materials

Aluminum

Emergence Collection Oval Walnut Dining Table by Aaron Saxton

$14,950

H 28.25 in W 47 in D 84 in

Emergence Collection Oval Walnut Dining Table by Aaron Saxton

By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

elegance. Available in Round (42-70") or elliptical (72"-96") and in coffee tables (see separate listing

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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

New Series Dining Table in Walnut Oval and Round

$14,950

H 30 in W 47.5 in D 78 in

New Series Dining Table in Walnut Oval and Round

By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton

Located in South Charleston, WV

") or elliptical (72"-96") and in coffee tables. All tables are set to 30" in height although any

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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage Fritz Hansen Super-Elliptical Coffee Table

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H 20.48 in W 53.15 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Fritz Hansen Super-Elliptical Coffee Table

By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen

Located in Chilton, GB

A vintage Super-Elliptical coffee table designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobse and

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

Materials

Walnut

Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Curled Edge

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H 16.5 in W 50 in D 22.25 in

Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Curled Edge

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in Hudson, NY

Russell Wright for Conant & Ball, circa 1950 honey maple table with dowel splayed legs. Warm

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Coffee Table by Pierre Giraudon

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 42.52 in D 15.75 in

1970s Coffee Table by Pierre Giraudon

Located in London, GB

Elliptical coffee table. Yellow and gold resin fractal top with gilded plated cross legs. Design

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Ercol Elm and Beech Elliptical Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 32.68 in

Vintage 1970s Ercol Elm and Beech Elliptical Coffee Table

By Ercol

Located in London, GB

Large oval coffee table by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England, 1950s. Made with an

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

Materials

Beech, Elm

Fuente - Coffee Table by Aretai - PIMAR, Italty

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Fuente - Coffee Table by Aretai - PIMAR, Italty

Located in Cursi, Puglia

tavolino. Design by Aretai. Fuente coffee table is an elliptical coffee table made of beige, white and

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Saratoga Coffee Table with Natural Stone Top by Powell & Bonnell

Unavailable

H 18 in W 60 in D 30 in

Saratoga Coffee Table with Natural Stone Top by Powell & Bonnell

By Powell & Bonnell

Located in New York, NY

Elliptical coffee table with steel frame, drop band detail and inset stone. Shown with an inset

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Coffee Table « Lunario » by Cini Boeri for Knoll, 1984

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in

Coffee Table « Lunario » by Cini Boeri for Knoll, 1984

By Knoll, Cini Boeri

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

"Lunario Coffee Table By Knoll" Large elliptical-shaped coffee table, Lunario model for KNOLL

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Beat Oval Coffee Table with Standard Wood Top by Powell & Bonnell

Unavailable

H 16 in W 68 in D 40 in

Beat Oval Coffee Table with Standard Wood Top by Powell & Bonnell

By Powell & Bonnell

Located in New York, NY

Elliptical oval coffee table designed by Albert Limshue with reverse tapered steel base and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Beat Oval Coffee Table with Calacatta Marble Top by Powell & Bonnell

Unavailable

H 16 in W 68 in D 40 in

Beat Oval Coffee Table with Calacatta Marble Top by Powell & Bonnell

By Powell & Bonnell

Located in New York, NY

Elliptical oval coffee table with reverse tapered iron frame and inset marble top. Shown with

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Hollywood Regency Style Silver Plated and Brass Rams Head Cocktail Table

Unavailable

H 16.75 in W 20.25 in D 40.5 in

Hollywood Regency Style Silver Plated and Brass Rams Head Cocktail Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Hollywood Regency style oval or elliptical shaped cocktail or coffee table crafted from solid brass

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Elliptical Coffee Table with Stone Top

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H 17.5 in W 53.75 in D 38 in

Elliptical Coffee Table with Stone Top

Located in New York, NY

Elliptical coffee table with tubular brass frame and stone top.

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Laminate Black Elliptical Coffee Table, 1980s

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H 10.24 in W 70.48 in D 23.63 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Laminate Black Elliptical Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern laminate black elliptical coffee table, 1980s Elliptical coffee table

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Wooden Elliptical Coffee Table by I. Ponte San Pietro, 1960s

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H 16.93 in W 56.3 in D 19.69 in

Italian Mid-Century Wooden Elliptical Coffee Table by I. Ponte San Pietro, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian midcentury wooden Elliptical coffee table by I. Ponte San Pietro, 1960s Wooden Elliptical

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

One sexy elliptical coffee table in the style of T.H.R Gibbings

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H 16 in W 35 in D 30 in

One sexy elliptical coffee table in the style of T.H.R Gibbings

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One sexy elliptical coffee table in the style of Gilbert Rohde from solid mahogany with Leather top

Category

Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Italian Mid-Century Black Metal and Wood Elliptical Coffee Table by Amegab 1960s

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H 12.6 in W 66.93 in D 22.84 in

Italian Mid-Century Black Metal and Wood Elliptical Coffee Table by Amegab 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and wood elliptical coffee table by Amegab, 1960s. Coffee

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

Materials

Metal

Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 19.25 in W 48.25 in D 35.5 in

Elliptical coffee table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare and beautiful table with inlay design to top. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

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H 16.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in

Midcentury Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Maple

Oleg Coffee Table

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H 14.57 in W 84.26 in L 14.57 in

Oleg Coffee Table

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite elliptic coffee table has a metal structure with a matte dark-bronze finish. The top

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

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H 16.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in

Superb Mid-Century Russel Wright Elliptical Coffee Table with Raised Edge

By Russel Wright, Conant Ball

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A wonderful and playful oval shaped coffee table with a raised edge. Made from solid maple

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

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright

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H 15.5 in W 50 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright

By Conant Ball

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Conant ball coffee table designed by Russel Wright. The Elliptical Coffee Table

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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright

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H 15.5 in W 50 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Conant Ball Coffee Table Designed by Russel Wright

By Russel Wright

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Conant ball coffee table designed by Russel Wright. The Elliptical Coffee Table

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

1960s Elliptical Coffee Table in Rosewood and Chrome by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil

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H 12.6 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in

1960s Elliptical Coffee Table in Rosewood and Chrome by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Beautiful table, rare model coming out of the spoils of government buildings in Brasília. Chrome

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

Materials

Chrome

Arabescato marble coffee table by Michel Kin for Arflex, Italy, 1960s

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H 16.54 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in

Arabescato marble coffee table by Michel Kin for Arflex, Italy, 1960s

By Arflex, Michel Kin

Located in Lyon, FR

Nice elliptical coffee table designed by Michel Kin for Arflex, made in Italy in the 1960s. Star

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

First Arflex Edition by Michel Kin Elliptical Travertine Brass Coffee Table 1960

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H 14.57 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in

First Arflex Edition by Michel Kin Elliptical Travertine Brass Coffee Table 1960

By Arflex, Michel Kin

Located in Paris, IDF

Extremely rare first edition elliptical coffee table by French designer Michel Kin for Arflex

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

20th Century French Designer Michel Kin Marbre and Brass Coffee Table, 1960s

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H 14.57 in W 64.57 in D 32.29 in

20th Century French Designer Michel Kin Marbre and Brass Coffee Table, 1960s

By Michel Kin

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful and rare first edition elliptical coffee table by French designer Michel Kin for Arflex

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Antique 1860s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elliptical Shape Brass Coffee Table

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H 20.375 in W 64 in D 19.75 in

Elliptical Shape Brass Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

Sculptural coffee table in an elliptical shape clad in polished brass. Coffee table is reminiscent

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

Materials

Brass

20th-Century Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table with Rattan

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H 19.3 in W 47.25 in D 24.22 in

20th-Century Elliptical Walnut Coffee Table with Rattan

Located in Opole, PL

20th-century Elliptical walnut coffee table with rattan We present you a low coffee table with

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Early 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Glass, Walnut

Gilt Metal Bamboo Coffee Table With Elliptical Glass Top

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H 15.75 in W 65.25 in D 21.75 in

Gilt Metal Bamboo Coffee Table With Elliptical Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent design and patina, this gilt metal bamboo form coffee table features a unique diamond

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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

"Jacks" Coffee Table w/ Elliptical Top By Adrian Pearsall

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H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in

"Jacks" Coffee Table w/ Elliptical Top By Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Interlocking walnut base with great sculptural lines, exaggerated oval glass top. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in the height of the mid-century modern movement. H...

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

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Surfboard Coffee Table

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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

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s British Made Elliptical Glass and Teak Coffee Table

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H 40 in W 110 in D 55 in

Vintage 1970s British Made Elliptical Glass and Teak Coffee Table

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torquay, GB

Vintage 1970s oval shaped glass and teak coffee table. British design in the style of a G Plan

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Elliptical Mosaic Coffee or Side Table by Ilse Möbel, Germany, 1950s

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H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in

Elliptical Mosaic Coffee or Side Table by Ilse Möbel, Germany, 1950s

By Ilse Möbel

Located in Berlin, DE

Elliptical shaped coffee or side table with beautiful colored mosaic top on four apart standing

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Elliptical Teak Wood Coffee Table In The Manner Of Finn Juhl

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H 18.5 in W 70.5 in D 29.5 in

Elliptical Teak Wood Coffee Table In The Manner Of Finn Juhl

Located in Chicago, IL

Elliptical surf board style coffee table with knife edge teak wood top mounted on four solid teak

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Elliptical Oval MarbleCraft Cocktail Table

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H 17 in W 18 in D 47.5 in

Elliptical Oval MarbleCraft Cocktail Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Surfboard shaped cocktail table comprised of a "Capri Blue" simulated marble resin elliptical oval

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

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Brass

Elliptical ETR coffee table, Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 21st century

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H 11.23 in W 70.48 in D 23.43 in

Elliptical ETR coffee table, Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 21st century

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Greding, DE

Long “surfboard” coffee table on metal frames with cross bracing and elliptical table top made of

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Italian Wrought Iron and Copper Elliptical-Shaped Coffee Table, ca. 1930's

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H 24 in W 39 in D 20 in

Italian Wrought Iron and Copper Elliptical-Shaped Coffee Table, ca. 1930's

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an elliptically shaped copper top with varying degrees of distress atop an wrought iron

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Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

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H 10 in W 89 in L 10 in

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

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Eames for Herman Miller Black Elliptical Surfboard Table

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H 10 in W 89 in D 29 in

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

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Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base Herman Miller

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H 10 in W 89 in D 28 in

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

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Jacques Adnet Coffee Table

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H 17.5 in W 56.5 in D 24.5 in

Jacques Adnet Coffee Table

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare Jacques Adnet elliptical shaped coffee table in original green leather / mahogany wood top and

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Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 51 in D 36 in

Lucite and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A vintage lucite and glass topped elliptical coffee/cocktail table.

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Italian Pink Marble Coffee Table from 1950s

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H 50 in W 47 in D 32 in

Italian Pink Marble Coffee Table from 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian pink marble coffee table from 1950s Elliptic marble coffee table from fifties, with

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

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Marble, Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Coffee Table

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H 15.76 in W 61 in D 1,875 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Coffee Table

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Nicely detailed walnut elliptical shaped coffee table with expressive graining to top. Nice rolled

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

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Walnut

Italian Art Deco Macassar Ebony Coffee Table, circa 1930

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H 23 in W 36 in D 24 in

Italian Art Deco Macassar Ebony Coffee Table, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Art Deco highly sculptural Macassar ebony hand-carved coffee table, the elliptical base

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Double Parabola Teak Coffee Table in the Manner of Finn Juhl

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H 18.5 in W 29.5 in D 70.5 in

Double Parabola Teak Coffee Table in the Manner of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Chicago, IL

Elliptical surf board style coffee table with knife edge teakwood top mounted on four solid teak

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

"Elliptical Coffee Table" by minimalist Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman.

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H 14 in W 60 in D 30 in

"Elliptical Coffee Table" by minimalist Studio Craft Artist Adam Zimmerman.

By Zimmerman Workshop, Adam Zimmerman

Located in Bellport, NY

"Elliptical Coffee Table" by Studio Craft and minimalist artist Adam Zimmerman,shown here in

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Elliptical Coffee Table in Beech, 1970s

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H 15.75 in Dm 27.56 in

Elliptical Coffee Table in Beech, 1970s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Unusual coffee table with a base of brown stained and bent beechwood and a thick round glass top.

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

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Reeded Brass & Brushed Aluminum Elliptical Coffee Table

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H 15.5 in W 60 in D 26 in

Reeded Brass & Brushed Aluminum Elliptical Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Maison Jansen style eliptical glass top coffee table. Reeded brass legs with nice patinated lacquer

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Elliptical Coffee Table

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H 16.75 in W 60 in D 23.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Elliptical Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern coffee table with an elliptical floating top and shelf. It has a

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

Saint-Gobain Glass and Bronze Elliptical Coffee Table

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H 14.75 in W 39.75 in D 18.25 in

Saint-Gobain Glass and Bronze Elliptical Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Unusual cocktail table in glass and metal.

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Bronze

1950s Italian Oval Marble Coffee Table on Black Metal Frame

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H 17.33 in W 42.13 in D 16.93 in

1950s Italian Oval Marble Coffee Table on Black Metal Frame

Located in London, GB

An exceptional 1950s Italian elliptical coffee table consisting of an long oval 'surfboard' shaped

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Walnut Top Elliptical Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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H 15.25 in W 54 in D 36 in

Walnut Top Elliptical Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

An early walnut topped tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

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Verdigris Lacquered Elliptical Spirals Coffee Table

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H 17 in W 55.75 in D 28 in

Verdigris Lacquered Elliptical Spirals Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Welded steel four part base of triple elliptical spiral coils. Each spiral is connected by a

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Elliptical Surfboard Teak Coffee Table

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H 16 in W 72 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Elliptical Surfboard Teak Coffee Table

By Moreddi 1

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Danish Modern Elliptical surfboard teak coffee table Offered is a great Mid Century

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

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Adrian Pearsall coffee table with elliptical top by Craft Assoc.

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H 15.75 in W 59 in D 20 in

Adrian Pearsall coffee table with elliptical top by Craft Assoc.

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Highland, IN

Associates have begun to attract great interest in recent years. This coffee table design shows the influence

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Base Coffee Table with Elliptical Glass

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H 15.75 in W 66 in D 21.5 in

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Base Coffee Table with Elliptical Glass

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome mid-century Hollywood Regency gilt iron base coffee or cocktail table with elliptical or

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Eames "Surfboard" Cocktail Table with Elliptical Rod Base

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H 10 in W 89 in D 28.5 in

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.

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

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Metal

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Elliptical Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the elliptical coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every elliptical coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage elliptical coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the elliptical coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right elliptical coffee table, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elliptical coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Bendt Winge and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elliptical Coffee Table?

Prices for an elliptical coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $431 and can go as high as $49,575, while the average can fetch as much as $4,683.

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.

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