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1950s Hand Crafted Tirolean Three Legged Side Table Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950's hand-carved Tyrolean three-legged coffee table in oak Fabulous coffee table like a work of
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Milo Baughman Oversized X Chrome Base Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent oversized heavy chrome X base coffee table by Milo Baughman . This fabulous coffee table
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome, Steel

Modernist Vintage Steel Glass Coffee Table Francois Monnet 1970s France
By François Monnet
Located in Vienna, AT
France. A fabulous coffee table in rare size from stainless steel and clear glass with a marvelous sleek
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

American Industrial Oak and Steel Pallet Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
for a fabulous coffee table. The lower pallet then provides a wonderful useful shelf for magazines
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Puzzle Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
modern. This is a fabulous coffee table for any space. The St. Barts Collection features an exciting new
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Teak by Mobelfabrikken Toften
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Topeka, KS
shelf this fabulous coffee table is just what you need. It would be the perfect addition to your Mid
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Antique East Indian Teak Wood Square Side Table with Carved Legs and Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
and it’s made of teakwood. It’s a fabulous coffee table or a side table or an opulent display table to
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Teak

MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to Modern Dunbar square coffee or end table Parsons’s style with inlaid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Aldo Tura Goatskin Coffee Table
By Aldo Tura
Located in New Orleans, LA
laquer application. Every piece is one of a kind because of the variations in animal hides. The coffee
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Goatskin, Wood

Fabulous Aldo Tura Goatskin Coffee Table
Fabulous Aldo Tura Goatskin Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Rust or Burnt Orange Tuxedo Style Sofa Oak Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
awesome in front of the fireplace in your Industrial loft or in the family room behind a fabulous coffee
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Fabulous Handmade 20th Century Coffee Table by Charles Barr
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous hand made 20th century mahogany and walnut coffee table by Charles Barr, UK, finely
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Mid-20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Fabulous Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Brass and frosted glass coffee table by Steve Chase. This 1980s stunning polished brass coffee
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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Anglo Indian Square Carved Wood & Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching and unusual medium sized square Anglo Indian coffee table having fabulous cerused wood
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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee table made with fabulous millenary olive wood. Unique piece.
By Raoul Gilioli
Located in Torino, IT
This coffee table is part of a collection inspired by the nature created by the artist and designer
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Fabulous Swirl Coffee Table Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, circa 2008
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fabulous table was purchased from the estate of the late Vladimir Kagan. This was in his NYC
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Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Maple

Fabulous Paul Evans Brutalist Metal Patchwork Coffee Table Signed Slate Top
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very handsome Paul Evans patchwork metal coffee table. The top has a textured piece of heavy slate
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Copper

Fabulous Milo Baughman Burl Wood Chrome Cube Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Midcentury Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin coffee table with patchwork burl wood top and chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Silas Seandel Style Brutalist Mixed Metal Nail Coffee Table Mid-Century
By Ray Berger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Silas Seandel style Brutalist mixed metal nail coffee table with thick 3/4" glass top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Tarleton, GB
Fabulous handcrafted midcentury coffee table. Great proportions to suit any room. Table has been
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sycamore

Midcentury Coffee Table
Midcentury Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Fabulous Italian Scagliola Trompe L'oeil Cocktail Table, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Scagliola Trompe L'oeil cocktail table, circa 1950. Stunning marble inset top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique oak coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Early 20th century stunning oak coffee table. French circa 1920s. Constructed from solid oak
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Vintage 1920s French Country Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Antique oak coffee table
Antique oak coffee table
H 20 in W 59 in D 33.5 in
Scrubbed oak coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
19th century fabulous ;scrubbed oak coffee table, with single drawer and chunky round brass handle
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Antique 1870s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Scrubbed oak coffee table
Scrubbed oak coffee table
H 19 in W 59 in D 26 in
Polished Marble Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fabulous short and rectangular coffee table fabricated from polished grey Cleopatra marble
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Polished Marble Coffee Table
Polished Marble Coffee Table
H 12.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Teak Coffee Table Danish
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Otley, GB
& slightly curved top give it an edge in design. The coffee table is in fabulous condition. A lovely piece of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Teak Coffee Table Danish
Teak Coffee Table Danish
H 18.12 in W 59.06 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous vintage modern coffee table with raised edges around the top and long tapered legs. The
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
Midcentury Walnut Coffee Table
H 17 in W 36.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th century rosewood coffee table from Europe with a fabulous top made of exquisitely grained
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Coffee Table
Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 15.13 in W 59 in D 29.13 in
Old Hickory Coffee Table 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory coffee table from the 1930s that is in great condition. It has a round oak top and a
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hickory, Oak

20th Century, French, Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 1940’s French high coffee table. With a wrought iron frame and a porous travertine top
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Vintage Contemporary Brass Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coffee table. A chic Contemporary design in brass with an inset glass top
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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Circular Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Legs With Ball And Claw Feet United By Cross Stretcher. Whilst this fabulous circular coffee table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970s. The rectangle top and the two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16.93 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970s. The rectangle top and the two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16.15 in W 49.22 in D 29.53 in
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in San Antonio, TX
This stunning French bleached oak coffee table from the late 20th century is a true work of art
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20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table
H 18.8 in W 90.5 in D 51.1 in
Boho Chic Bamboo Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous round natural bamboo rattan coffee table with a round glass top. Great addition to your
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Vintage 1970s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful braided rattan trim with a chic smoke glass top
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Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful braided rattan trim with a chic smoke glass top
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Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Rustic Chunky Spanish Poplar Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A chunky country Spanish coffee table in well worn polar. Nice thick top and two roomy drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Poplar

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A fabulous are rare piece from the 50s Made in Honolulu, Hawaii at Harry’s Cabinet and Curio Shop
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 21 in
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. A chic little mushroom shape in a pencil reed construction
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Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed

Vintage Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage chrome and lucite coffee table, designed in the United States, circa 1980s. This
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
Vintage Chrome and Lucite Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 48 in D 26 in
Art Deco Inlaid Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco inlaid walnut coffee table. Octagonal in outline. The top is a wonderful geometric pattern
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jeffrey Greene Ebonized Ash Coffee Table
Located in New Hope, PA
This Live Edge Single “Cookie” Slab makes for a fabulous Ebonized Ash Coffee Table. The Spindle Leg
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Vintage Coastal Custom Grasscloth Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Custom built coffee table. A chic white Grasscloth finish with polished chrome
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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile coffee table. Fabulous Abstract Artwork. We can trim the legs if you would
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
Ole Bjorn Kruger Tile Coffee Table
H 20.25 in W 51 in D 35 in
Italian Marble and Scagliola Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Italian marble veneered and Scagliola coffee table on chrome frame, Italy, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Italian Marble and Scagliola Coffee Table
Italian Marble and Scagliola Coffee Table
H 19.75 in W 51 in D 21.75 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A stunning Italian marble coffee table, 1980's. This magnificent table is handcrafted out of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Parquet rattan coffee table. A beautiful and versatile design with chic tortoise
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Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
Vintage Coastal Parquet Bamboo Coffee Table
H 15 in W 33.75 in D 33.75 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A very beautiful Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of marble in the 80's. The fabulous
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
H 20.08 in W 31.11 in D 18.51 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice round Italian marble coffee table with a thick glass plate, 1980's. The fabulous marble
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's. The rectangle top and base are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's. The rectangle top and base are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
H 12.21 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extraordinary Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's. The rectangle top and base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
H 16.54 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee table handcrafted out of marble, 1970's. The rectangle top and the base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
Italian Marble Coffee Table, 1970's
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 49.22 in
Elegant Restored Vintage Raffia Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional vintage coffee table, circa 1985. Stout, expertly crafted hardwood form veneered in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Nickel

Andrianna Shamaris Cracked Resin Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The cracked resin coffee table is made from teak infused with resin. A dramatic piece due to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

1960s Studio Crafted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern studio crafted solid walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Vintage Coastal Pretzel Rattan Waterfall Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal coffee table. Beautiful rich brown pretzel rattan in a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Vintage Coastal Cerused Pencil Reed Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage coastal coffee table. Chic twisted pencil reed design in a cerused finish inset
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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed, Glass

Vintage Regency Tessellated Stone Ming Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency coffee table. Beautiful tessellated stone with a chic brass inlay stripe
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Late 20th Century Colombian Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

20th Century Brutalist Aluminum Cast Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Gorgeous Belgian aluminum cast coffee table dating to the 1970s. This fabulous table was designed
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fabulous coffee table you’re looking for. A fabulous coffee table — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Find 1461 options for an antique or vintage fabulous coffee table now, or shop our selection of 89 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a fabulous coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A fabulous coffee table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fabulous coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Adrian Pearsall and Emile Puiforcat produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a fabulous coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About Fabulous Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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.