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Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. The two table tops slide open to reveal a storage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. The two table tops slide open to reveal a storage
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. The two table tops slide open to reveal a storage
Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
By belgochrom
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. With the top closed it looks like a regular coffee
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage ash wood hidden bar coffee table by Paul Michel, 1970s
By Paul Michel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ash wood coffee table designed by Paul Michel. This luxurious coffee table is cleverly designed
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Ash

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Alfred Hendrickx for Belfom, 1950s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury coffee table by the Belgian designer Alfred Hendrickx. The table features a hidden
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fruitwood, Lacquer

Rare Marble & Brass Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Paul Michel, France, 1970s
By Paul Michel
Located in Izegem, VWV
A Paul Michel 1970s coffee table executed in white marble with brass trim. This combination in
Category

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique coffee table that, with a twist of the knob, reveals a hidden bar compartment. The coffee
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
H 18.51 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique coffee table that, with a twist of the knob, reveals a hidden bar compartment. The coffee
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
H 18.51 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Pierre Vandel, 1980s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye catching coffee table with a hidden bar compartment. The table consists of two red/bordeaux
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Cidue Coffee Table with Hidden Dry Bar in Stainless Steel and Glass
By Cidue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cattelan Studio for Cidue, 'living bar' coffee or cocktail table, mirrored glass, stainless steel
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Italian Coffee Table With Hidden Bar By Willy Rizzo c.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking Willy Rizzo-style coffee table showing the sleek sophistication of Space Age and
Category

20th Century Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

François Monnet French Dry Bar Cocktail Table Glass & Steel - Pair Available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Unique François Monnet French cocktail table with 2 round hidden bars in each coffee table. Swivel
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Willy Rizzo Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Coffee table by Willy Rizzo made of brass and brushed copper. The table has a hidden bar by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Willy Rizzo Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
Willy Rizzo Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
H 16.15 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in stainless steel with hidden bar from Belgo Chrom. In the style of Willy
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in stainless steel with hidden bar from Belgo Chrome. In the style of Willy
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in cream glass with hidden bar from Belgo chrome. In the style of Willy
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar, Mid-Century Modern
By Belgo Chrome
Located in De Klinge, BE
Special sliding table in cream glass with hidden bar from Belgo Chrome. In the style of Willy
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Coffee Table Hidden Bar by Paul Michel 1970s France midcentury Zebrano wood veg
By Paul Michel
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Coffee table with dry bar designed by Paul Michel. 1970s. France. The table slides open to reveal a
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Paul Michel Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Paul Michel
Located in Antwerpen, BE
opens up to a mirrored hidden bar inside. The coffee table is in excellent condition. The base, the
Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Burl

Paul Michel Burl Wood Coffee Table
Paul Michel Burl Wood Coffee Table
H 31.11 in W 49.22 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage hidden bar coffee table with sliding table tops. Cool 1970s vibes coffee table in the
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
H 16.15 in W 60.63 in D 50.01 in
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage hidden bar coffee table in beige lacquer. The table opens up and reveals a brass bottle
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting
Category

Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Travertine Hidden Bar Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine hidden bar coffee table. The two table tops slide open to reveal a storage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage hidden bar coffee table with mirrored glass sliding table tops. Cool 1970s vibes coffee
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Vintage hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
H 17.33 in W 68.12 in D 44.1 in
Brass hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table in brass produced by Belgochrom This coffee table consists of two metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
Brass hidden bar coffee table, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare hidden bar coffee table with a sliding table top. Made from brass and lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 53.15 in L 14.18 in
20th Century Continental "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A most unusual “hidden bar“ coffee table made in the latter part of the 20th century. Likely to
Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting parts that
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two brass pivoting parts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting parts that
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two metal pivoting parts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 49.61 in L 31.5 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Intresting hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in L 16.54 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two brushed steel pivoting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
20th C Italian "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, C.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large "hidden bar" coffee table by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. This useful piece of furniture
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

20th Century Italian Two-Tier "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table By Willy Rizzo, c.1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful two-tier hidden bar coffee table, made in Italy in the 1970’s. This very well crafter
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Hidden Bar Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Cidue, bar cocktail table, aluminum, glass, brushed chromed metal, Italy, 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Willy Rizzo for Cidue Hidden Bar Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo for Cidue Hidden Bar Coffee Table
H 14.77 in W 47.25 in D 27.17 in
Vintage French Modern Black & Brass Hidden Bar Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and highly sought after original vintage French coffee table with a secret cocktail cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal
Category

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

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Red Lacquered hidden Bar Coffee Table by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jean Claude Mahey sliding bar coffee table. France, 1980s. Burgundy red lacquer, brass inside
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian "Hidden Bar" Coffee Table By Aldo Tura, c.1970
By Aldo Tura
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning retro coffee table in the style of Aldo Tura, made in Italy around the 1970s. An exotic
Category

20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Wood, Mirror

Aldo Tura Lacquered Goatskin Coffee Table, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage hidden bar coffee table in ivory colour lacquered goatsking by aldo Tura The table opens
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Mirror

Hidden Bar Lacquered Coffee Table
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jean Claude Mahey lacquer cocktail table with hidden bar. 1970s glam in the style of James Bond
Category

Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Lacquered Coffee Table
Hidden Bar Lacquered Coffee Table
H 13.39 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Coffee Table with Hidden Bar and Storage
Located in Brussels, BE
Upgrade your living space with this versatile round coffee table. Designed with aluminum round feet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eric Maville Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Eric Maville, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in London, GB
An Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey sliding coffee table with mirrored top and clad in faux
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unique coffee table that, with a twist of the knob, reveals a hidden bar compartment. The coffee
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee by Fedam, 1980s
H 18.51 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Aldo Tura two tier sliding coffee table with hidden bar
By Aldo Tura
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table by Aldo Tura in Mint Condition In goatskin lacquer Italy, 1970s The top slides open
Category

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

Materials

Goatskin, Mirror

Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar
By Jean Claude Mahey, Eric Maville
Located in London, GB
An Eric Maville and Jean Claude Mahey sliding coffee table with mirrored top and clad in faux
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic, Wood

Brown Italian Two-Tiered Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
surface, the table has two levels. The hidden bar compartment is made of mirrored glass.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Brown Italian Two-Tiered Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
surface, the table has two levels. The hidden bar compartment is made of mirrored glass.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two metal pivoting parts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 49.61 in
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Interesting hidden bar coffee table by Willy Rizzo. This coffee table consists of two pivoting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
Hidden Bar Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo, 1970s
H 16.54 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo Hidden Bar Coffee Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Antwerp, BE
A bronze glass and acid etched brass cocktail table with hidden interior bar black laminate base
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Willy Rizzo Hidden Bar Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo Hidden Bar Coffee Table
H 16.15 in W 31.5 in D 49.22 in
Vintage lacquer hidden bar coffee table by Paul Michel, 1970s
By Paul Michel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lacquered wood coffee table designed by Paul Michel. This luxurious coffee table is cleverly
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Willy Rizzo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Eye catching red lacquered metal and chrome hidden bar coffee table. The tables tops slide open
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee, 1970s
Vintage Hidden Bar Coffee, 1970s
H 14.97 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
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Hidden Bar Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hidden bar coffee table for your home. A hidden bar coffee table — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hidden bar coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A hidden bar coffee table, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one hidden bar coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Willy Rizzo, Aldo Tura and Jean Claude Mahey produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hidden Bar Coffee Table?

A hidden bar coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,594, while the lowest priced sells for $1,669 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

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.