Freeform acid etched brass and agate stone coffee table
By Jean Claude Dresse, Christian Krekels, Ado Chale
Located in Munster, NRW
Superb and unique free-form coffee table in acid-etched brass set with an agate stone. Made to order in Belgium in the 1990s, and inspired by the work of designers Ado Chale, Christi...
Agate, Brass
Large T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Freeform Coffee Table for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Large T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Freeform Coffee Table for Widdicomb
Wood
Karl Springer Iconic "Freeform Table" in Polished Stainless Steel, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic "freeform Table", kidney shaped in seamlessly welded polished stainless steel on recessed castors by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This table is the epitome of superb craftsm...
Stainless Steel, Metal
Exquisite Lane freeform wood coffee table with inset glass
Located in Miami, FL
Branded underneath 'Lane' and numbered.
Beautifully re- finished, polyurethane varnish.
Wood
George Nakashima Style Organic Modern Freeform Walnut Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Organic Modern freeform walnut slab coffee table In the style of George Nakashima USA, 1960s Measures: 57.75"W x 19.25"D x 14.5"H. Very good origin...
Walnut
American Modernism, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, Pink Marble Top, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform / organic / biomorpic coffee table. By unknown an designer. America, 1960s. Bears it's original marble top, mounted on a highly modernist walnut base. Other designers wo...
Marble
Ado Chale Signed Freeform Mosaic of Chalcedony Agate Coffee Table
By Ado Chale
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Ado Chale signed freeform coffee table, circa 1980, Belgium. Blue/grey mosaic of chalcedony agate cubes in black resin top. Bronze signature set with a ruby, inserted i...
Agate
California Modernist Freeform Coffee Table by Vista of California, 1950s
By Vista of California
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and spectacular California modernist coffee table produced by Vista of California in the 1950s. Delightful freeform top with original black melamine surface and contrasting ...
Steel
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Freeform Coffee Table, Bronze, Pewter, USA, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
An etched bronze and pewter coffee table with enamelled decoration designed and produced by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, USA, 1960s.
Bronze, Pewter
Midcentury Sculptural Driftwood Coffee Table with Biomorphic Freeform Glass Top
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning example of a Classic Mid-Century Modern driftwood coffee table. This species is quite heavy in weight with a lovely and perfectly complimentary biomorphic glass top.
Glass, Driftwood
Carl Auböck, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, Brass, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable "Tree Trunk" coffee table. Designed by Carl Auböck, produced by his firm Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. In walnut and brass. Each leg is impressed with mak...
Brass
Rare Aksel Kjersgaard Freeform Coffee Table in Solid Maple for Odder
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Kjersgaard boomerang / freeform coffee table set. Very heavy coffee quality! All connections are strong.
Wood
Post Modern Solid Maple Freeform Occasional Table Signed by David Frisk
Located in San Diego, CA
California design 1980's handcrafted cocktail table by David Frisk.
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Post Modern Solid Maple Freeform Occasional Table Signed by David Frisk
Located in San Diego, CA
California design 1980's handcrafted cocktail table by David Frisk.
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Karl Springer Freeform Coffee Table in Tessellated Black Marble 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Unique and exceptional "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated black marble with brass trim at base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer - Hand Made in the Philip...
Marble, Brass
1960s Midcentury Modern Freeform Amoeba Biomorphic Glass and Wood Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Bassett Furniture, Harvey Probber, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous 1960s American made biomorphic table with a gorgeous amoeba shaped glass insert. Lovely sculptural design perfect for any mid century or contemporary interior.
Glass, Wood
1960s Mid-Century American Freeform Solid Monkey Pod Wood Coffee Table
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful three-legged solid thick monkey pod wood, free-form coffee table, sitting on three solid black lacquer legs, nice grain and unique shape freshly refinished.
Wood
Modern Cypress Tree Trunk Coffee Table 1970s Sandblasted Organic Freeform Design
Located in Dallas, TX
California Mid-Century Modern designer tree trunk coffee table made in the 1970s from an ancient cypress tree trunk. Retains the original irregular cloud-shaped glass top. The wo...
Glass, Cypress
Freeform Coffee Table, Model 1759 by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Iconic sculpted freeform coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Fully restored oak top with hand polished tapered brass legs. Rare larger version.
Brass
Freeform Wood Slab Coffee Table in Redwood and Solid Polished Brass Legs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Biomorphic free-form coffee or cocktail table, in the style of Carl Auböck, 2.75" thick solid wood slab of redwood, sitting on three solid brass tubular legs, the top has been r...
Brass
Handcrafted Freeform Live Slab Burl Redwood Coffee Table by Daryl Stokes, 1970s
By Daryl Stokes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary artisan coffee table handcrafted from naturally free-formed burl redwood which has been polished and worked into an impressive occasional table, created by California a...
Wood, Burl, Driftwood
Vintage Handcrafted Freeform Live Edge Solid Plank Elm Coffee Table No other o
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Handcrafted Freeform Live Edge Solid Plank Elm Coffee Table No other one like this, it has the appearance off a free form drift wood surf board. The table top is one plank ...
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Long Freeform Teak Round Base Coffee Table 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, long coffee table, with a free-form teak design and round bases, in the Danish style, circa the 1960s. In very good condition. The dimensions ar...
Teak
Organic Sculptural Maple 1970s Cocktail Table Base
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This freeform studio cocktail table base from the early 1970s is hand-sculpted.
Glass, Wood
French Designer, Coffee / Cocktail Table, Gilt Steel, Travertine, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform coffee table / cocktail table. Designed and produced in France, 1950s.
Travertine, Steel
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, Coffee / Cocktail Table, Brass, Pewter, Wood 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in High Point, NC
A studio-produced freeform coffee / cocktail table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne.
Brass, Pewter
1970s Large Italian Biomorphic Rattan Pencil Reed & Brass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing monumental biomorphic freeform shape coffee cocktail table. Pencil reed rattan with brass base on bottom.
Brass
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl, Organic Coffee Table, Cork, Mahogany, Johnson Furniture, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
An organic or biomorphic or freeform coffee or cocktail table. Designed by Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
American Midcentury Rustic Freeform Petite Cocktail Table
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freeform handmade small cocktail table, circa 1960s solid and sturdy freshly refinished the solid walnut top.
Walnut
Modern Bronze Organic / Freeform Coffee Table, Cocktail Reflective, Contemporary
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern Bronze Styled Free Form Coffee or Cocktail Table, Italian A bronze styled free form shaped coffee or cocktail table. Antiqued brass. Minor scratched throughout.
Sheet Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lynn, MA
Robsjohn-Gibbings designed FreeForm "1759" Cocktail Table for Widdicomb. Great and collectable design from Gibbings.
Brass
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Murano Freeform Glass Cocktail Table Roche Bobois
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table is truly a work of art with Murano glass legs designed by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois. It features turquoise and purple art glass legs with a freeform glass top.
Glass, Art Glass
Sold|$8,000
Freeform Burled Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic looking cross cut and polished, burled, tropical hardwood slab, 3 1/2″ thick, with hand forged iron mariposa inlays atop hand forged, textured iron legs with bronze tips.
Iron
Sold|$3,200
Large Freeform Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully weathered Driftwood Cocktail Table with Freeform Glass Top. The base has been bleached and whitewashed.
Wood, Glass
Mosaic Tile Coffee or Cocktail Table with Freeform Top and Tapering Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
This freeform coffee or cocktail table has a mosaic tile top in shades of brown and black with scattered metallic gold accents.
Brass
Sold|$2,750
Scandinavian Freeform Teak Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, beech, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s This bent table is executed with circular tapered teak legs and a curved blond wooden top. The contrast between the two types of colore...
Teak, Beech
Sold|$2,400
American Freeform Organic Wood Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American freeform organic wood coffee table with square legs.
Wood
Sold|$4,300
European Freeform Coffee table in Travertine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, travertine, Europe, 1970s. Stunning coffee table with a clover shaped table top. The organic shaped table top forms a strong contrast with the angled, architectural...
Travertine
Sold|$3,120
Freeform Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful one wide board walnut top with live edges atop simple base. Can be a bench or a low table, coffee table. Beautiful graining on wood.
Walnut
Sold|$20,617
Freeform Coffee Table by Stan Usel
By Stan Usel 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Created to measure by Stan Usel, this coffee table in mosaic stainless steel and agate gemstone. Do not hesitate to ask us the different models, already executed. Form exceptional cr...
Agate, Stainless Steel
Freeform Suar Wood Coffee Table, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian freeform coffee table made from Suar wood that has been charred to give an ebonized appearance. Circular rings are visible at each end of the top. Suar wood is known to be...
Wood
Freeform Atomic Age Classic Biomorphic Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik midcentury freeform coffee table, in a cream laminate top with black lacquer legs, circa 1950s very nice condition a couple of fleabites around the edge. This table its per...
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Rustic Freeform Tree Slab Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage live edge coffee table features a rough hewn slab top with petrified wood base. The natural woodland beauty of the table makes a striking addition to any interi...
Petrified Wood, Wood
Large Freeform Teak Wood Coffee Table, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian large freeform organic shape coffee table is made of teak. The top has a smoothed surface and sits on three legs. The natural patina enhances the beauty of the table.
Teak
Freeform Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
A freeform coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1950s. Sculptural walnut bases fully restored. New glass top mimics dimensions and shape of the original.
Glass, Walnut
Freeform 3 Legged Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular, 3 legged oil rubbed bronze and glass coffee table. Table is a real design materpiece, possibly a one of a kind. The large freeform glass top is supported by 3 petite pos...
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Freeform Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A midcentury Danish coffee table. Free-form design in teak. By repute purchased from Cristina Grajales Gallery, New York.
Teak
Mexican Asymmetrical Organic Freeform Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mexican asymmetrical organic freeform coffee table Mid-Century Modern.
Wood
American Designer, Freeform Coffee Table, Walnut, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform coffee table in walnut. designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
Walnut
Organic Freeform Coffee Table in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Jean Royère, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare freeform coffee table was produced in France in the 1970s. The organically shaped top and the three circular legs are made of solid elm. The wood displays the distinct grai...
Wood, Elm
Karl Springer "Freeform" Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer biomorphic freeform table, crafted in the 1980s, showcases Springer's mastery in harmonizing organic shapes with impeccable craftsmanship. The table is expertly covered...
Goatskin, Wood
Freeform Amoeba Plate Glass Coffee Table with Glass Base
By Pittsburg Plate Glass
Located in New York, NY
Impressive thick plate glass top coffee table of large scale. Kidney shape beveled glass to rests on opposing curved glass elements. The top is .75 inch thick and has a 1 inch bevel ...
Glass
Black Oak cloud freeform organic modern coffee table, minimalist design
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An asymmetrical freeform coffee table. Designed and made by Last Workshop. Standard "large" size pictured here is 50" x 58" x 12.5"H (table top), 14" overall height Other dimension...
Oak
Postmodern Sculptural Freeform Verdigris Square Wrought Iron Glass Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wrought iron and beveled glass coffee table featuring square form with a sculptural freeform design of tubular iron that weaves from leg to leg. Verdigris finish.
Iron
Rougier Freeform Leather, Gold Leaf and Lacquer Postmodern Coffee Table
By Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This amazingly shaped coffee table in gold leaf, leather, and smooth black lacquer will be an immediate show stopper in any room you choose to put it in.
Gold Leaf
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.