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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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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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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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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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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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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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Other
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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Other
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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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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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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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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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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NEW Norr11 Gear Chalk Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl in STOCK
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, 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
Materials
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 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, Chai
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
Materials
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
Materials
Driftwood
Industrial Style Gear or Sprocket Coffee Table by Ethan Allen 1970's
Located in Fulton, CA
Mid-Century Modern industrial style gear or sprocket rotating coffee table by Ethan Allen. Circa
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
'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 ...
Materials
Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Chai
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...
Materials
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
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Tall, Chai
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 ...
Materials
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...
Materials
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
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
NEW Norr11 Gear Square Table by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl in STOCK
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in New York, NY
fulfill the need for a square coffee table for sofa arrangements, featuring a larger surface.
The Gear
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
H 15.36 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
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
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Other
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
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
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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
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Dove Grey 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
Elephant Grey 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
Chocolate Brown 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
Sweet Fuchsia 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
Malva 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
Materials
Other
Pumpkin Orange 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
Milky White 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
Materials
Other
Argil Grey 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
Round Industrial Gear Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
Round, vintage Industrial gear coffee table with beveled glass top. Rusted patina.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Coffee or Side Gear Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Side or coffee table that looks like a gear. Table measures 25" high and 34" diameter. Table is
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Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Mirrored Gear Shift Coffee Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic Contemporary wood coffee table. Beautiful gear shift design with an inset mirrored top
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Late 20th Century North American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Industrial Gear-Form Rotating Coffee Table ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Craft-made American pop art table, gear form, on revolving pedestal base. Ca. 1960s. Carved of
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pop Art Gear Table
Located in North Miami, FL
High gloss red lacquered table made of a wooden gear. The gear spins while the base is stationary
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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 13.375 in W 47.25 in D 31.375 in
'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...
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
'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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
'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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Chalk 'Set of 3'
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Paul Kingma Brutalist Mosaic Coffee and Side Table in Slate
By Paul Kingma
Located in Dallas, TX
constructed of concrete, slate with bronze inset gears and circles. The coffee table measures 54" W x 28" D x
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20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Slate, Bronze
50% deposit Jenn Norr11 Gear Fiber Concrete Earth Table by Kristian Sofus
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in New York, NY
signature to the design. The Gear coffee table is cast in lightweight fiber concrete with a unique and
Category
2010s Chinese Tables
Materials
Concrete
50% balance Jenn Norr11 Gear Fiber Concrete Earth Table by Kristian Sofus
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in New York, NY
signature to the design. The Gear coffee table is cast in lightweight fiber concrete with a unique and
Category
2010s European Tables
Materials
Concrete
Brass and Lucite Display Coffee Table with Moving Gears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wild and unique piece, which functions excellent as custom coffee table, low console table or
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2010s American Steampunk Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Unique Pair of Midcentury Era Coffee or End Tables with Gear Wheel Table Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
explains the organic modern look and feel. Look at these table tops as gear wheels from a larger piece of
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Bronze Elevator Worm Gear Coffee Side Table on Iron Spider Leg Base
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist artisan crafted bronze elevator worm gear table on iron spider leg pedestal base
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Industrial Gears Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage industrial gears, with fire- red surface and rubber interiors, supporting a thick glass
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
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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
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 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.
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