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Flame Red Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Jet Black Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Milky White Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Sweet Fuchsia Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Powder Blue Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Blue Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Pumpkin Orange Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Saffron Yellow Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Lime Green Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Malva Green Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Green Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Elephant Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Dove Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Chocolate Brown Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Brown Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Argil Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
Argil Grey Gear Coffee Table by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 43 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Norr11 Gear Fiber Concrete Chalk Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in New York, NY
to the design. The Gear coffee table is cast in lightweight fiber concrete with a unique and tactile
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2010s Chinese Tables
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Concrete
H 14.57 in Dm 27.56 in
Norr11 Gear Fiber Concrete Earth Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in New York, NY
to the design. The Gear coffee table is cast in lightweight fiber concrete with a unique and tactile
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2010s Chinese Tables
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Concrete
H 14.57 in Dm 27.56 in
NEW Norr11 Gear Chalk Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl in STOCK
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in New York, NY
characterised by a fluted detail, adding a refined and organic signature to the design. The Gear coffee table is
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2010s European Side Tables
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Concrete
Norr11 Gear Fiber Concrete Chalk Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in New York, NY
, adding a refined and organic signature to the design. The Gear coffee table is cast in lightweight fiber
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2010s Chinese Tables
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Concrete
H 18.9 in Dm 17.72 in
'Gear Square' Coffee Table by Norr11, Earth
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Square Coffee Table
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear Square was introduced to
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
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Concrete
'Gear Square' Coffee Table by Norr11, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Square Coffee Table
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear Square was introduced to
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
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Concrete
Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Gear Box with Glass Top Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 41.5 wide x 21 deep x 19.5 inches
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Early 2000s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Thick Wooden Huge Round Gear Shape Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very sharp looking Mid-Century Modern circa 1960s round gear top coffee table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Driftwood
Paul Kingma Attributed Stone and Metal Mosaic Coffee Table with Gear Motif
By Paul Kingma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely heavy Brutalist Mid-Century coffee table with mosaic stone top with mixed media inlay
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stone, Metal
H 13.375 in W 47.25 in D 31.375 in
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Tall, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
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Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Earth
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
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Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Chalk
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
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Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Tall, Earth
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
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Concrete
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
pieces.
Exquisite and rare set of two gear tables-- we have the very rare lamp end table and the coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Factory Pattern Coffee Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Wooden Pattern Coffee Table with Glass Top
originally used in the mold making production
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20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Glass
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 'Domino' Coffee Table in Teak
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 'Domino' coffee table, teak, birch, Finland, 1954.
This Finnish coffee
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Birch, Teak
Doris Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 84 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Bronze
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Doris Cast Blackened Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass, Aluminum, Bronze
Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star coffee table is
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze
Doris Cast Bronze and Blackened Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Danish Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Tue Poulsen
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very solid coffee table with a strong and basic architecture. The table is designed by the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Ceramic, Oak
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
shading is amplified by the different finishes resulting in a dramatic effect. Similar to gears, multiple
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm.
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Doris Multifaceted Coffee Table in White Carrara Marble by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, this extruded multi-point star coffee table is
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Si...
Doris Cast Bronze, Blackened Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
H 23.63 in Dm 33.08 in
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Bronze Coffee Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Doris Cast Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in Archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze
Doris Cast Bronze and Aluminum Multifaceted Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
create a coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Aluminum
Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Ø 84 x H 30 cm
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Bronze
Paul Kingma Style Slate and Bronze Coffee Table signed V. Ramburrem, circa 1985
Located in Camden, ME
Slate cocktail table signed V. Ramburrem
The subtle palette of off reds and greys create a
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Late 20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
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Slate, Bronze
H 16 in W 47 in D 32 in
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm.
Coffee Table
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Low Coffee Table: Ø 84 x H 30 cm.
Coffee Table
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Set Of 2 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Coffee Table: Ø 60 x H 42 cm.
Side Table: Ø 36 x
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
Set Of 2 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Doris Tables by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: Coffee Table: Ø 60 x H 42 cm.
Side Table: Ø 36 x
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Doris Cast Blackened Bronze Multifaceted Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
shading is amplified by the different finishes resulting in a dramatic effect. Similar to gears, the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Doris Cast Oxidized Bronze Multifaceted Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
shading is amplified by the different finishes resulting in a dramatic effect. Similar to gears, the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Brass
Norr11 Square Gear Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Gear Square was introduced to the Gear series to fulfill the need for a square coffee table for
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2010s Chinese Tables
Materials
Concrete
Norr11 Square Gear Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Gear Square was introduced to the Gear series to fulfill the need for a square coffee table for
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2010s Chinese Tables
Materials
Concrete
Doris Aluminum Side Table by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
coffee table. Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point stars have a
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Lime Green Gear Stool by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Please contact us.
Gear is a coffee table/stool inspired by the typical shape of a mechanical gear. It
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
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Other
Flame Red Gear Stool by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Please contact us.
Gear is a coffee table/stool inspired by the typical shape of a mechanical gear. It
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Powder Blue Gear Stool by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Please contact us.
Gear is a coffee table/stool inspired by the typical shape of a mechanical gear. It
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
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Other
Saffron Yellow Gear Stool by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
vary. Please contact us.
Gear is a coffee table/stool inspired by the typical shape of a mechanical
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Jet Black Gear Stool by Anastasia Ivanyuk
Located in Geneve, CH
. Please contact us.
Gear is a coffee table/stool inspired by the typical shape of a mechanical gear. It
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
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Other
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Gear Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gear coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gear coffee table — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage gear coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a gear coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gear coffee table made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.
How Much is a Gear Coffee Table?
Prices for a gear coffee table start at $560 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $2,283.
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 Gear Coffee Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2022While 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, 2024Yes, 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. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2023To 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 5, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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, 2021The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
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Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
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.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
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.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.