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Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
By Lova Creation
Located in Montreal, QC
Great vintage acid etched brass Belgian coffee table from the 1980s, set on a black painted metal
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Belgian Coffee Table by Willy Ceysens, Aluminium Cast, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Belgian coffee table by Willy Ceysens, Aluminium Cast, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Belgian Coffee Table with Bronze Whippet Sculptures and Glass Top
Located in London, GB
1950s Belgian coffee table is a remarkable fusion of elegance and artistry. It features a round
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Belgian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Hilversum, NL
This Brutalist coffee table is made in a style reminiscent of designs by Paul Evans. It was
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Glamorous Lucite, Brass and Glass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Stunning Belgian coffee table with glamorous performance. The light and glossy Lucite base with
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Acid Etched Brass Belgian Coffee Table
By Ricco D
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Belgian modernist design acid etched brass coffee table. Signed "Ricco D 18582", Belgium
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian coffee table, seamlessly combines antique charm with modern utility. The richly
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
Vintage Midcentury Belgian Lucite Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury Belgian coffee table is made of a Lucite and steel base and includes a glass top
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 20th-century Belgian coffee table combines rustic charm with refined functionality
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Belgian Coffee or Centre Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian mid-20th century wood coffee table. This Belgian coffee table of wood features a long
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pia Manu Ceramic Tile and Marble Mosaic Belgian Coffee Table Signed
By Pia Manu
Located in Chicago, IL
Pia Manu signed ceramic mosaic coffee table. Pia Manu, a Belgian artist often collaborated with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Christian Krekels signed Belgian Etched brass Coffee Table 1970
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in the late 1970s. The table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Alfred Hendrickx Style Coffee Table, Belgium, 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice Belgian coffee table with black lacquered wooden legs, brass connected frame and a
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vandeweghe for Amphora Ceramic Table
By Rogier Vandeweghe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian coffee table designed by Rogier Vandeweghe and produced by Amphora, features a low
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Krekels Signed Belgian Etched Brass Agate Coffee Table, 1979
By Christian Krekels
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful Belgium coffee table signed by Christian Krekels in 1979. The table features a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Agate, Brass
H 14.57 in W 55.91 in D 31.89 in
Belgian Coffee Table in Black Resin and Agate Stones, 1970s
By Christian Krekels, Philippe Barbier, Christian Heckscher, Marc D'haenens, Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Vorst, BE
Coffee table in black resin and agates - created in Belgium during the 1970
Top in black tinted
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate
Coffee Table in Brass and Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, brass, walnut burl, Belgium, 1980s.
Belgian coffee table in glamorous look. Both the
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Travertine Belgium Midcentury Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A travertine coffee table.
Belgium, circa 1970s.
Particularly pleasing colouring.
Good
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
1960’s Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Belgian Brutalist oak coffee table with hand made tiles.
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pottery, Oak
Mid-Century, Petrifiedwood Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century petrifiedwood coffee table, Belgium, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Ceramic coffee table by Aliette Vliers - Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary coffee table by Belgian artist ALIETTE VLIERS.
This table features a tablet with
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2010s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your living space with the rustic charm of this 20th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Coffee
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20th Century Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Geometric Leather Coffee Table, Jori Belgium, 1970
By JORI
Located in Chicago, IL
Geometric leather coffee table, Jori Belgium, 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Wenge and rosewood coffee table – Belgium 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Solid wenge and Rio rosewood coffee table, shellac finishing.
Belgium circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Wenge
Large coffee table by Aurora – Belgium 1960
By Aurora
Located in Girona, Girona
Large solid mahogany coffee table with superb Rio rosewood veneer for the top, Indian rosewood for
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
Willy Ballez marble coffee table Belgium 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This coffee table designed by Willy Ballez, is crafted in his own atelier in Belgium in 1979. It
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Geometrical Brass & Chrome Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rather uniquely shaped brass and chrome coffee table. The interwoven bends and corners of the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Brutalist stone coffee table, Made In belgium, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Phenomenal coffee table made from an ebonized wooden frame, with an inlaid brutalist design stone
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table by Axel Vervoordt, a visionary Belgian decorator and art dealer. Crafted in the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Bronze, Belgium
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Brass Coffee Table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare collectible by Belgian artist and designer Willy Daro. This striking rectangular coffee
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mosaic Coffee Table by Raf Verjans, Belgium, 1970s
By Raf Verjans
Located in Antwerp, BE
Raf Verjans; Cocktail Table; Coffee Table; Belgium; Aluminium; Mosaic; Steel;
Cocktail table
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Belgo Chrome Rectangular Coffee Table, 1980, Belgium
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is made of high-quality brass and chrome. The finish to the rectangular shapes of the base is really nice. The top is made of smoked glass, adding very nicely to the design. The c...
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Minimalist pink granite coffee table, 1980's Belgium
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Minimalist granite coffee table. Pink veined slim coffee table.
In excellent condition, the stains
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Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
Midcentury Design Red Coffee Table, 1950's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Red Formica / Laminate Coffee Table. Made in Belgium, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Exceptional artisan chain link coffee table, Belgium 1970s.
By Franz West
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exceptional artisan coffee table, crafted in Belgium during the 1970s, is a striking example
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking coffee table, designed by Axel Vervoordt in the 1980s, exemplifies his mastery of
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Oak
Large Slate & Steel Coffee Table, Belgium 1960's
By Pia Manu
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted steel coffee table by Pia Manu with a deep metal patina, the top is a patchwork
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Steel
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Defined by its clean architectural lines and raw elegance, this vintage coffee table is a testament
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Oak
Brutalist Coffee Table by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Brutalist coffee table in very good condition.
Designed by Willy Ceysens, Belgium, 1960s
The
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Glazed Ceramic Tile Coffee Table, Belgium, c. 1960
By Juliette Belarti
Located in New York City, NY
This table features glazed ceramic tiles with lots of texture and variation in tone. A solid, eye
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Bamboo Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful example of Vervoordt’s distinctive, understated design language. This piece features a top crafted from narrow bamboo slats, offering a rich, organic texture and subtle t...
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century Belgian Wooden Coffee Table With Slate Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian wooden coffee table is a beautifully crafted piece featuring a natural
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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Lova Creations Belgian Modern Square Etched Brass Coffee Table
By Lova Creation
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian Modern design (1970s) square brass coffee table with a fluted design border with an etched
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Emiel Veranneman Rare Convertible Coffe Table, Belgium, ca. 1980
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in New York, NY
Emiel Veranneman ( 1924-2003 )
Rare convertible lacquered coffee table, with inset glass top
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
1970s Large Rectangular Nautical Chain Link Coffee Table, Belgian
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Belgian Brutalist-style rectangular coffee table features a striking design that
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Brass Etched Coffee Table by Christian Heckscher, Belgium, 1970s
By Christian Heckscher
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass etched coffee table by Christian Heckscher, crafted in Belgium during the 1970s. A key piece
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
99" Belgian Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Ayous Wood
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This coffee table maintains the Impressive Allure of our Belgian Made Brutalist Style Dining Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Rectangular Coffee Tables by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium, 1980s
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
These striking rectangular coffee tables, designed by Axel Vervoordt in the 1980s, showcase his
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Large Rectangular Coffee Table by Belgo Chrom, Belgium 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in London, GB
This stunning, large midcentury coffee table is a classic piece by the Belgian furniture maker and
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Artisan Industrial Chain Link Iron Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970
By Franz West
Located in ECHT, NL
Artisan chain link Iron coffee table with original smoked glass table top, Belgium, 1970. In the
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Willy Daro Bonsai Tree Brass Coffee Table, Belgium, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare Bonsai tree coffee table made by Willy Daro, Belgium 1970s.
Sculptural base with fine sanded
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Bonsai coffee table by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
By Willy Daro
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Mid-Century Bonsai Coffee Table by Willy Daro.
Iconic coffee table designed in the 70s. The bronze
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Bamboo, Wabi Sabi Coffee Table by Axel Vervoordt; Belgium
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Axel Vervoordt is a renowned Belgian interior designer and antique dealer known for his minimalist
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Willy Ballez Marble and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s Belgium
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural coffee table by Willy Ballez in very good condition.
Handmade in Belgium in the 1970s
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mid Century Belgium Chrome Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1950
Mid century Belgium chrome & bronze coffee table with Carrara marble top
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Coffee Table by Yann Dessauvages, Brass Stone and Metal, Belgium
By Yann Dessauvages
Located in Brussels, BE
Coffee table by Yann Dessauvages, brass stone and metal, Belgium.
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Resourcer Galva Elipse Coffee Table by Atelier Serruys, Belgium, 2024
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Resourcer Galva Elipse coffee table by Thomas Serruys embodies minimalist elegance and enduring
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2010s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 1.58 in W 70.87 in D 38.59 in
Minimalist coffee table by Van den Berghe - Pauvers, Belgium 1970s
By Bob Van Den Berghe, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This minimalist square coffee table with rounded corners was made by Van den Berghe – Pauvers in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
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Belgium Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Belgium coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Belgium coffee tables — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 958 antique and vintage Belgium coffee tables for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 103 modern editions to choose from as well. Belgium coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern Belgium coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Belgium coffee tables over the years, but those made by Willy Daro, Belgo Chrome and belgochrom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Belgium Coffee Tables?
Prices for Belgium coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Belgium coffee tables begin at $300 and can go as high as $108,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.
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 Belgium Coffee Tables
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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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.