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Italian Travertine Triangle Table

Vintage Boho Triangle Travertine Side Table
Vintage Boho Triangle Travertine Side Table

Vintage Boho Triangle Travertine Side Table

$1,850

H 18.25 in W 38 in D 35 in

Vintage Boho Triangle Travertine Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Boho Triangle Travertine Side Table beautifully embodies American bohemian style with its unique triangular shape and natural travertine surface. This side table combines...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

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Travertine

Set of Two Triangle Coffee Tables In Travertine By Up & Up, Italy 1980's
Set of Two Triangle Coffee Tables In Travertine By Up & Up, Italy 1980's

Set of Two Triangle Coffee Tables In Travertine By Up & Up, Italy 1980's

By Up & Up

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice set of 2 triangle shaped Italian coffee or side tables by Up & Up, 1980's.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Up & Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s.
Up & Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s.

Up & Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s.

By Up & Up

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 1970s. 2 Triangle tables with height difference.

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

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy 70s
Up&Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy 70s

Up&Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy 70s

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H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Up&Up Travertine Triangle Coffee Table, Italy 70s

By Up & Up

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 triangle tables with height difference.

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

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up travertine triangle coffee table, Italy 1970s.
Up&Up travertine triangle coffee table, Italy 1970s.

Up&Up travertine triangle coffee table, Italy 1970s.

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H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Up&Up travertine triangle coffee table, Italy 1970s.

By Up & Up

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 triangle tables with height difference.

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

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up Triangle Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s
Up&Up Triangle Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s

Up&Up Triangle Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s

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H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Up&Up Triangle Travertine Coffee Table, Italy 70s

By Up&Up

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 70s. 2 Triangle tables with height difference.

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

Materials

Travertine

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s - A Pair
Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s - A Pair

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s - A Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Two piece triangle polished travertine marble coffee tables by Stone International, Italy 1970s.

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

Materials

Travertine

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Set of Two
Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Set of Two

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Set of Two

Located in Miami, FL

Two piece triangle polished Italian Navona travertine marble coffee tables.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

1980s Postmodern Triangle Base Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy
1980s Postmodern Triangle Base Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy

1980s Postmodern Triangle Base Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Italy. Dimensions: 60"W × 30"D × 14"H Styles: Postmodern Table shape: Oval Styled after: Massimo Vignelli Period: 1980s Place of origin: Italy Materials: Glass, Trav...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade
Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade

Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Custom Roman Triangle Travertine made in Italy by Le Lampade. These table can be custom made.  

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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in High Point, NC

Produced in Italy, circa 1960, this coffee table combines timeless travertine and metal, in a refined and casual composition.

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

Materials

Travertine

Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table
Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

Willy Rizzo 1970s Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

Produced in Italy, circa 1960, this coffee table combines timeless travertine and metal, in a refined and casual composition.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970
Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970

Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970

By Up & Up

Located in London, GB

Up&Up hit the scene in 1969. At the foot of the Apuan alps where Michelangelo cut his stone, Up&Up have invited incredible designers - Sergio Asti, Ettore Sottsass, Matteo Thun - to ...

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

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair
Mid-Century Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair

Mid-Century Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Up&Up

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of original polished Italian travertine coffee or cocktail tables from the 1970s. The polished tops interlock with the three legs for each table in a similar manner to pieces by...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table or End Table in 4 Triangle Travertine Parts 1970
Coffee Table or End Table in 4 Triangle Travertine Parts 1970

Coffee Table or End Table in 4 Triangle Travertine Parts 1970

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Coffee table in 4 parts that could also be used as end table. Very modular ensemble in travertine from the seventies. Practical and stylish furniture. Probably made in Italy.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Large Solid Travertine Triangle Shaped Pedestal / Side Table, Postmodern 1970's
Large Solid Travertine Triangle Shaped Pedestal / Side Table, Postmodern 1970's

Large Solid Travertine Triangle Shaped Pedestal / Side Table, Postmodern 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid triangular shaped travertine pedestal / side table in excellent condition. Circa 1970's. Can be used as side table or as a centerpiece. The stone has been resurfaced and res...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Up&Up Travertine Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Up&Up Travertine Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

Up&Up Travertine Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

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H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Up&Up Travertine Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s

By Up & Up

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Up&Up travertine coffee table, Italy 1970s. 2 solid travertine triangle tables with height difference.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

1970s Italian 2-Piece Triangle Travertine Coffee Table
1970s Italian 2-Piece Triangle Travertine Coffee Table

1970s Italian 2-Piece Triangle Travertine Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

Two piece triangle travertine marble coffee table likely produced by Up & Up, Italy, 1970s.

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

Materials

Travertine

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair
Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, 1970s, a Pair

By Stone International

Located in Miami, FL

Two piece triangle polished travertine marble coffee tables by Stone International, Italy 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables - Set of Two
Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables - Set of Two

Polished Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables - Set of Two

Located in Miami, FL

Two piece triangle polished Italian travertine marble coffee tables.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

2-Piece Tiered Triangle Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
2-Piece Tiered Triangle Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

2-Piece Tiered Triangle Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Classic Postmodern tiered Italian travertine coffee table. Simple beautiful piece.

Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade
Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade

Triangle Custom Travertine Tables by Le Lampade

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Custom Roman Triangle Travertine made in Italy by Le Lampade. These table can be custom made.  

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970
Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970

Travertine Triangle Duo Coffee Table for Up&Up, Italy, circa 1970

By Up & Up

Located in London, GB

Up&Up hit the scene in 1969. At the foot of the Apuan alps where Michelangelo cut his stone, Up&Up have invited incredible designers - Sergio Asti, Ettore Sottsass, Matteo Thun - to ...

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Two Part Triangle Shape Travertine Coffee Table, 1980's
Two Part Triangle Shape Travertine Coffee Table, 1980's

Two Part Triangle Shape Travertine Coffee Table, 1980's

Located in Pasadena, CA

Modern, geometric travertine coffee table in two part triangular shapes, circa 1980's. Versatile in many types of interior designs. Excellent vintage condition. Measurements of sma...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Modernist Travertine Triangle Coffee Table
Modernist Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

Modernist Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

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H 13 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in

Modernist Travertine Triangle Coffee Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Italian travertine coffee table is a stunning example of minimalist design, combining sleek lines with the natural beauty of stone. Measuring 13.50” in height and 40” x 40” ac...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of Two Cream Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Italy, circa 1970
Set of Two Cream Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Italy, circa 1970

Set of Two Cream Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Italy, circa 1970

By Up & Up

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Set of two triangle cream travertine coffee tables made in Italy during the seventies.

Category

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

Materials

Travertine

Pair of 1970s Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables
Pair of 1970s Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables

Pair of 1970s Italian Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of Italian travertine triangle coffee tables of 2 different heights, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Italian Travertine Console Table with triangle shaped legs 1970s
Vintage Italian Travertine Console Table with triangle shaped legs 1970s

Vintage Italian Travertine Console Table with triangle shaped legs 1970s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Italian vintage travertine console table with sculptural legs and an elegant sleek top.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Travertine

Two Triangle Tiered Travertine Coffee Tables, 1970s
Two Triangle Tiered Travertine Coffee Tables, 1970s

Two Triangle Tiered Travertine Coffee Tables, 1970s

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H 16.74 in W 44.3 in D 22.05 in

Two Triangle Tiered Travertine Coffee Tables, 1970s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Two triangle tiered travertine coffee tables, 1970s. Very good condition Measurements: W 112.5 cm, D 56 cm, H 42.5 cm W 112.5 cm, D 56 cm, H 32.5 cm.  

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

Materials

Travertine

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Italian Travertine Triangle Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian travertine triangle table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An Italian travertine triangle table — often made from limestone, stone and travertine — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Italian travertine triangle table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An Italian travertine triangle table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made Italian travertine triangle table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Up & Up, Up&Up and Willy Rizzo are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Travertine Triangle Table?

Prices for an Italian travertine triangle table start at $2,595 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $3,743.

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.