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Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Walnut Floating Coffee Table by John Stuart
Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Walnut Floating Coffee Table by John Stuart

Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Walnut Floating Coffee Table by John Stuart

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, coffee table manufactured by John Stuart features a cherry and walnut parquetry

Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Sculptural One of a Kind Burled Redwood and Lucite Floating Coffee Table
Sculptural One of a Kind Burled Redwood and Lucite Floating Coffee Table

Sculptural One of a Kind Burled Redwood and Lucite Floating Coffee Table

By Vladimir Kagan, George Nakashima

Located in Hudson, NY

Truly stunning and unique burled redwood table floating on a Lucite base. This table is a piece of

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table

Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Oval Drum Barrel Tapered Floating Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
Oval Drum Barrel Tapered Floating Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

Oval Drum Barrel Tapered Floating Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An oval drum or barrel coffee table with wonderful wood grain. Floating on a recessed black base

Category

1990s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Floating Brown Travertine Coffee Table
Floating Brown Travertine Coffee Table

Floating Brown Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

We love this floating brown travertine coffee table. Table is a beautiful design, it rest on a

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

John Widdicomb Floating Top Coffee Table
John Widdicomb Floating Top Coffee Table

John Widdicomb Floating Top Coffee Table

By John Widdicomb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique mid-century coffee table designed by John Widdicomb and manufactured by John Widdicomb Co

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Oval Brass and Floating Glass Coffee Table
Oval Brass and Floating Glass Coffee Table

Oval Brass and Floating Glass Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

Oval Brass and Floating Glass Coffee Table Offered for sale is an elegant oval glass coffee table

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unusual vintage modern coffee table features a textured finish and a floating top. A beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Rectangular Floating Marble Top Coffee Table
Large Rectangular Floating Marble Top Coffee Table

Large Rectangular Floating Marble Top Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Mid-Century Modern white marble top coffee table on ebonized wooden base. Jens Risom

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Jens Risoms Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table
Jens Risoms Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table

Jens Risoms Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Heavy, sturdy, long and low with a Cabin-Modern sensibility. Retains circular R Label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table
Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table

Jens Risom Floating Walnut and Tile Coffee Table

By Jens Risom, Grete Jalk

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning floating walnut table sturdily built on top of elegant stilt styled legs. Simple yet

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Floating Glass and Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table, 1960s
Floating Glass and Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table, 1960s

Floating Glass and Walnut Rectangular Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

An early version in walnut of the now iconic chrome and steel coffee table by Paul Evans. Thick 3/4

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Round Nickel over Steel Floating Glass Coffee Table
Round Nickel over Steel Floating Glass Coffee Table

Round Nickel over Steel Floating Glass Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

36" round coffee table comprised of four-leg flat bar nickel over steel base, with 3/4" thick glass

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Large Chrome Square Floating Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
Large Chrome Square Floating Thick Glass Top Coffee Table

Large Chrome Square Floating Thick Glass Top Coffee Table

By Pace Collection

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern studio made finely welded all stainless steel base elevated glass top coffee

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Floating-Top Surfboard Coffee Table with Travertine Top
Midcentury Floating-Top Surfboard Coffee Table with Travertine Top

Midcentury Floating-Top Surfboard Coffee Table with Travertine Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed and manufactured in the United States, circa

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

Materials

Travertine

Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table
Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table

Expertly Restored - California Modern Sculpted Floating-Top Coffee Table

By ACE-HI

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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

Materials

Walnut

Floating Top Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
Floating Top Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman

Floating Top Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman

By John Keal

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful mahogany coffee table by John Keal for Brown Saltman with "floating top".

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Laszlo Floating Marble Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo Floating Marble Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

Paul Laszlo Floating Marble Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful model 145 modern coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Jens Risom Floating Walnut Coffee Table, Model T621, Cocktail Table or Bench
Jens Risom Floating Walnut Coffee Table, Model T621, Cocktail Table or Bench

Jens Risom Floating Walnut Coffee Table, Model T621, Cocktail Table or Bench

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Decatur, GA

Jens Risom coffee table bench in American black walnut Model T621 - designed in 1955 Iconic

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Paul Kingma coffee table with “floating” top, 1960s
Mid-century Paul Kingma coffee table with “floating” top, 1960s

Mid-century Paul Kingma coffee table with “floating” top, 1960s

By Paul Kingma

Located in Weesp, NL

Mid-century Paul Kingma coffee table with “floating” top, 1960s A striking and rare mid-century

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

Materials

Concrete, Slate, Iron

Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top

Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Made circa 1940, this six-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Four Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top
Restored Four Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top

Restored Four Pole Rattan Coffee Table with Floating Glass Top

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Made circa 1940, this four-pole rattan coffee table has an unusual stacked rattan round base. The

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

Materials

Rattan

Danish Modern Round Teak Coffee Table with Floating Rattan Shelf
Danish Modern Round Teak Coffee Table with Floating Rattan Shelf

Danish Modern Round Teak Coffee Table with Floating Rattan Shelf

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Danish modern round coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Made from solid

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

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s Featuring a finely crafted

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

Materials

Lucite, Rosewood

John Keal "Outrigger" Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
John Keal "Outrigger" Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

John Keal "Outrigger" Floating Top Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By John Keal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

an almost floating look, are done in bleached mahogany. This piece has been fully restored and is in

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top
Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top

Restored Six-Pole Rattan Coffee Table W/ Floating Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century six-pole rattan coffee table has with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Travertine Minimalist Low Coffee Table with Floating Cube, circa 1970
French Travertine Minimalist Low Coffee Table with Floating Cube, circa 1970

French Travertine Minimalist Low Coffee Table with Floating Cube, circa 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

travertine marble low square coffee table with a floating cube in the center that is elevated by a piece of

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

Materials

Travertine

1960s Arturo Pani Gorgeous Coffee Table Floating Black Stone Sculptural Bronze
1960s Arturo Pani Gorgeous Coffee Table Floating Black Stone Sculptural Bronze

1960s Arturo Pani Gorgeous Coffee Table Floating Black Stone Sculptural Bronze

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Coffee table Mexico 1960s elegant drama-coffee table with sculpturally pronounced bronze legs

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

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Sven Ellekaer Danish Teak Reverse Trefoil Floating Glass Top Coffee Table
Sven Ellekaer Danish Teak Reverse Trefoil Floating Glass Top Coffee Table

Sven Ellekaer Danish Teak Reverse Trefoil Floating Glass Top Coffee Table

By Sven Ellekaer

Located in Chicago, IL

Sven Ellekaer teakwood reverse trefoil and round glass coffee table. A fine example of refined

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Midcentury Oak and Slate Floating Square Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Midcentury Oak and Slate Floating Square Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Midcentury Oak and Slate Floating Square Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

topped in black slate floating on a plinth base. Designed by the infamous Milo Baughman.  

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

1970s Square Coffee Table Floating Marble on Chrome Block Legs Pace Collection
1970s Square Coffee Table Floating Marble on Chrome Block Legs Pace Collection

1970s Square Coffee Table Floating Marble on Chrome Block Legs Pace Collection

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Coffee table Sensational Modern square coffee table thin floating stone tabletop on chrome block

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

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman
Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

Sarreid Brass Coffee Table Floating on Plinth Base Manner of Milo Baughman

By Sarreid Ltd., Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare coffee table form by Sarreid. Wrapped in brass with a plinth base. Patinated at this time

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Floating Marble Table
Italian Modern Floating Marble Table

Italian Modern Floating Marble Table

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Modern Floating Marble Table

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Modern Floating Top Table
Vintage Modern Floating Top Table

Vintage Modern Floating Top Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique walnut coffee table with bottom shelf. Features a round edge shape and fun sculpted legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Floating Fiberglass Table by Warren Platner
Floating Fiberglass Table by Warren Platner

Floating Fiberglass Table by Warren Platner

By Warren Platner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s Space Age fiberglass table on clear acrylic base attributed to Warren Platner. This groovy

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table
Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table

Stylish American Walnut Floating Surfboard Cocktail Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Late 1950's blunt edge floating surfboard shaped cocktail table by Mersman with stylishly angular

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Baker New World Collection Floating Top Coffee
Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Baker New World Collection Floating Top Coffee

Mid-Century Modern Michael Taylor Baker New World Collection Floating Top Coffee

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World floating top cocktail table. Restored black lacquer

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

Materials

Brass

Uber-Modern 1950's French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step
Uber-Modern 1950's French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step

Uber-Modern 1950's French Cocktail Table w/Floating Step

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Clean, uncluttered lines give this fine coffee table a current timeless appearance. Unique in style

Category

Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Petrified Wood Coffee Table
Petrified Wood Coffee Table

Petrified Wood Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous, rare grey and white 2″ thick slab petrified wood coffee table. Floating on espresso

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Antique Early 1600s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Petrified Wood, Teak

Mid Century Italian Modern Floating Travertine Marble Free Form Cocktail Table
Mid Century Italian Modern Floating Travertine Marble Free Form Cocktail Table

Mid Century Italian Modern Floating Travertine Marble Free Form Cocktail Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning floating cocktail custom designed in the 1980's by an Architect. It consists of a

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid Century Walnut and Cane Floating Round Cocktail Table by Jens Risom
Mid Century Walnut and Cane Floating Round Cocktail Table by Jens Risom

Mid Century Walnut and Cane Floating Round Cocktail Table by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Influenced by his college years with classmate Hans Wegner, Jens Risom infused his designs with scandinavian sensibilities. Constructed with walnut and having a slower shelf in cane,...

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive hand carved reclaimed mango root coffee table floating off the floor on cylinder legs. A

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Amorphous Charred Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved reclaimed lychee root coffee table floating 8" off the floor. A slight graduation from

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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Peter Ghyczy Glass and Brass Coffee Table
Peter Ghyczy Glass and Brass Coffee Table

Peter Ghyczy Glass and Brass Coffee Table

By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Double tiered brass and floating glass coffee table. Peter Ghyczy studied architecture with an

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul Laszlo Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Paul Laszlo Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

Paul Laszlo Coffee Table for Brown Saltman

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Round coffee table with floating top and pie-shaped patterning in mahogany with elegantly curved

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Andrianna Shamaris Cerused Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Cerused Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Cerused Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive three inch thick reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid century

Category

2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre
Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre

Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre

By Maison Jansen

Located in Weesp, NL

Two-tier brass coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre
Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre

Maison Jansen Coffee Table by Guy Lefevre

By Maison Jansen

Located in Weesp, NL

Two-tier brass coffee table with floating top designed in the 1970s by Guy Lefevre for Maison

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Round Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive three and a half inch reclaimed teak wood single slab coffee table. Floating on mid

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful erosion teak wood coffee table floating on a steel base. Carved from a single root, 10

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Brass and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Pace Collection
Brass and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Pace Collection

Brass and Glass Coffee or Cocktail Table by Pace Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Brass with floating glass coffee or cocktail table by Pace Collection. 3/4 inch glass.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Large Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer

Large Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large parchment coffee table floating over a stainless steel base, in the manner of Karl Springer

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peter Ghyczy T24D Brass and Glass Single Tier Coffee Table
Peter Ghyczy T24D Brass and Glass Single Tier Coffee Table

Peter Ghyczy T24D Brass and Glass Single Tier Coffee Table

By Peter Ghyczy, Ghyczy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single tiered brass and glass coffee table with oriental influence. 'Floating Glass' frame less

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Jens Risom Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Inlay
Mid-Century Jens Risom Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Inlay

Mid-Century Jens Risom Coffee Table with Ceramic Tile Inlay

By Jens Risom

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jens Risom floating top coffee table in walnut with colorful ceramic tile inserts makes an

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

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Floating Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of floating coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct floating coffee tables — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 354 antique and vintage floating coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 60 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of floating coffee tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Floating coffee tables made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made floating coffee tables over the years, but those made by Andrianna Shamaris, Jens Risom and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Floating Coffee Tables?

Prices for floating coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, floating coffee tables begin at $10 and can go as high as $588,050, while the average can fetch as much as $3,336.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Floating Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A floating table is a type of table that looks like blocks of wood designed so that they appear to float. When touched the wood moves, reinforcing the wondrous effect of the table.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How the impossible floating table works relies on tension. Artisans carefully craft the table using laws of physics. When the top is in precisely the right position, tension forces keep it balanced, so it appears to hover in midair. Shop a variety of tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.