Stunning Pair of Chrome Jax Coffee Tables, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of chrome jax coffee tables. Use with one large glass or as two separate tables side by side you decide how to use these fantastic pop art tables.
Chrome
$1,039Sale Price|45% Off
1970s Brass and Glass 'Jax' Coffee Table In the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning coffee table with a whimsical brass base and tinted glass top, it is often referred to as the 'Jax' table, attributed to and in the style of Milo Baughman.
Brass
$4,975Sale Price|50% Off
Danish Coffee Table with Jax Iron Base, Solid Teak Parquetry, 1973
By Tranekær Furniture, Grom Lindum, Rolf Middelboe
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This massive Danish modern coffee table is not just furniture—it’s architectural art.
Iron
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Brass and Glass 'Jax' Two Piece Coffee Table In the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning two piece coffee table with a whimsical brass base and tinted glass top, it is often referred to as the 'Jax' table, attributed to and in the style of Milo Baughman.
Brass
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Elongated Sculptural "Jax" Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A super mod cocktail table with an elongated interlocking boomerang form walnut Jax base supporting an oval glass top. Model. no. 893-TGO by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Ame...
Glass, Walnut
$882Sale Price|40% Off
1970s Brass and Glass 'Jax' Coffee Side Table In the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning table that can be used as a coffee or side table with a whimsical brass base and tinted glass top, it is often referred to as the 'Jax' table, attributed to and in the style...
Brass
Milo Baughman Inspired Chrome Jax Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage chrome and glass coffee or side table inspired by Milo Baughman's iconic, Mid-Century Modern "Jax" table.
Chrome
Jax Sculptural Tripod Base Side Table, Offered by La Porte
Located in Southampton, NY
An unusual modernist Jax tripod metal base, having a round glass top. Picture shown in black metal, but it is also available in the same designed base in chrome. Please be specific ...
Metal
Sold
H 16.5 in Dm 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Circular Walnut Jax Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Adrian Pearsall solid walnut sculptural jax coffee table. This circular form is rather rare with most forms being oval or kidney shaped.
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Jacks Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice iconic coffee table by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The top has a biomorphic kidney shaped piece of glass. The glass is in good condition with a few minor surface scr...
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern "Jax" Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern walnut "Jax" coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Glass, Walnut
Jax Stacked Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Charleston, WV
Gorgeous iconic Jax coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Sold
H 15.5 in W 33 in D 51 in
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall. A solid walnut based coffee table with a biomorphic glass top that has a sculptural style in the manner of Kagan, manufactured by ...
Walnut, Glass
Sold
H 28.25 in Dm 48 in
Milo Baugman Style Midcentury Jax Chrome Glass Tripod Dining/Centre Hall Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool dining table reminiscent of the Jax coffee table by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
1960’s Danish Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in London, GB
It was designed by Illum Wikkelso, it’s called the ‘Jax’ coffee table, and was manufactured by Neils Eilersen.
Glass, Wood
Baughman "Jax" Black Chrome Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black chrome "Jax" pedestal base coffee table with original thick 1/2 inch glass top.
Chrome
Danish Teak "JAX" Base Glass Top Coffee Table by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, C. F. Anderson & Co.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic 'JAX' base end table or side table designed by Illum Wikkelsø, circa 1950s Denmark, manufactured by C. F. Christensen. The stunning table features an exquisitely carved solid ...
Glass, Teak
Leon Rosen Pace Collection Chrome JAX-Double X Base Tinted Glass Coffee Table
By Leon Rosen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Leon Rosen Pace Collection Chrome JAX-Double X Base Tinted Round Glass Top Coffee Table Vintage modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection style heavy chrome JAX-base and ...
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Sculptural Jax Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted Jax side table designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1950s. This sleek design features an atomic Jax-shaped walnut wood base with a brass pin i...
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 'JAX' Cocktail Table Designed by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall with sculptural solid walnut base and oval styled glass top manufactured by Craft Associates.
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Walnut Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Walnut Jax Coffee Table. Featuring a surfboard glass top and a light walnut finish on the jax style base.
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 15.5 in W 51 in D 33 in
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Ebonized Jax Kidney Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Adrian Pearsall Kidney shaped jax coffee table finished in original black lacquer.
Glass, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Jax Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A stunning walnut and glass Pearsall side table known to the profession as the "Jax Table" because its design is so reminiscent of the jax and ball game. This table was designed by l...
Sculptural Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates ''Jax'' Coffee Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Model # 893 TGO table for Craft Associates. Walnut base with glass top.
Glass, Walnut
Wonderful Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Chrome Jax Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Milo Baughman Jax table with three polished chrome tubes support a round glass top, unsigned, 42"diameter x 15" height, excellent original condition.
Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 49.5 in D 32 in
Mid Century Glass Top Jax Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall w Sculpted Walnut Base
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Iconic amoeba, free-form glass top coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960's. The table features its original thick .25 in. ) plate glass top, and i...
Glass, Walnut
Midcentury Adrian Pearsall "Jax" Base Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern cocktail table features the iconic walnut "Jax" base and a unique oval glass top. A sleek and sturdy design that makes an impression in any home, busine...
Glass, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall "Jax" Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut and kidney shaped glass coffee or cocktail table by Adrian Pearsall.
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jax Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jax Walnut Coffee Table. Featuring a crisscross sculpted walnut base, original oval glass glass top, and beautiful walnut fin...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with a "Jax" Style Brass Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern coffee table features a unique "Jax" style brass base and a triangular shaped thick glass top.
Brass
“Jax” Form Mid-Century Modern Low Table
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern low table or coffee table with a “jax” form brass base and shaped glass top.
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 59 in D 20 in
Elongated Sculptural "Jax" Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A super mod cocktail table with an elongated interlocking boomerang form walnut Jax base supporting an oval glass top. Model. no. 893-TGO by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Ame...
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 16 in W 59 in D 20 in
Elongated Sculptural "Jax" Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A super mod cocktail table with an elongated interlocking boomerang form walnut Jax base supporting an oval glass top. Model. no. 893-TGO by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, Ame...
Glass, Walnut
Sold
H 16 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Adrian Pearsall .Classic Modernist "JAX" set 3, , sculpted walnut, , living room
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic matching set of 3 modernist tables,,"JAX" coffee and end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall,,fEATURING BEAUTIFUL SCULPTED WALNUT bases with glass tops..Oval glass top coffee ...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of 1970s Jax Coffee Tables
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Jax-Shaped Cofffee Tables Circa 1970s Brass-plated metal, glass top 22 inches high, 36 inches in diameter Overall good condition. Minor scratches to glass, some wear to base.
Brass
1970s Chrome and Glass Jax Table
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Jax table, 1970s. Polished, welded chrome base, rubber bumpers, glass top 42 inches in diameter. 15 inches high. 3/8 inch glass. Excellent condition.
Chrome
Bill Curry for Design Line Jax Table
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen Bill Curry for Design Line table. Yellow jack is plastic mold with glass top.
Plastic, Glass
Milo Baughman Large Round Chrome Jax Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage 1970s Milo Baughman designed large round glass top and chrome tube base "Jax" coffee table (unsigned). A simple wonderful and fun design, three polished chrome tubes that r...
Chrome
$6,468 / set
H 17.33 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Maison Charles Brass / Chrome Glass Coffee Table & Nesting Tables, 60s 70s
By Maison Charles
Located in Basel, BS
A striking large bicolor brass and chrome coffee, center, or cocktail table featuring four pull-out nesting side tables, circa 1970s. This design closely echoes the refined aesthetic...
Brass, Chrome
$2,800 / set
H 16.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Biomorphic Kidney-Form Drinks Tables
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sculptural and dramatic pair of Mid-Century Modern kidney-form biomorphic side or drinks tables in the style of Karl Springer or Milo Baughman. Each table has a low-profile pedesta...
Metal
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Mid-Century Modern
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consisten...
Teak
$699
H 9.85 in W 38.39 in D 21.07 in
Mid-Century Modern '70s Italian coffee table chromed steel legs with marble top
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mid-Century Modern, 70s coffee table in chromed steel legs with marble top Rectangular coffee table from the seventies, Italian manufacture. The coffee table has a chromed steel stru...
Marble, Steel
Modern Pair of Chrome and Cane Milo Baughman Style Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome and cane side tables in the style of Milo Baughman. Very nice to excellent condition. Dimensions: 22" depth x 27" W x 22" H.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Glass & Brass Plated Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid Century Modern 3-tier brass and glass cocktail table. The top with two tiers that pivot out to expand the table. Each with inset glass and tubular construction inspired by Milo ...
Metal
$2,750
H 17.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coffee Table w/ Brass, Wood and Glass Top, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming coffee table with a solid brass base, lower shelf of wood with bronze ornamentation and a glass top. The ornaments are of a woman and man carrying a floral basket, accompani...
Brass, Bronze
$3,295
H 19.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 59 wide x 31.5 deep x 19.75 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches and...
Rosewood
$2,156 / set
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles, Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century four-leg chromed steel trestles. These elegant trestles were designed in Italy in the style of Milo Baughman during the 1970s. These charming and uniqu...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Italian Chrome Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage chrome side tables with inset wooden tops. These were made in Italy, they date from the 1960-1970’s. They are beautifully made and are a very useful size....
Chrome
$3,900
H 15.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Mid-Century J Wade Beam Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table Signed Brueton
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super classy looking coffee table designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton furniture company. It consists of an extremely polished stainless steel triangular base that holds a thick pi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Italian Glass & Brass Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca, 1958
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, FR
A 1950s Italian mid-century modern coffee table attributed to Cesare Lacca. Its organic, petal-shaped glass top rests on a sculptural base of four splayed lacquered metal legs, each ...
Metal, Brass
$2,331
H 20.48 in W 23.23 in D 63.39 in
Grete Jalk Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Grete Jalk coffee table in partly solid teak. Made by Glostrup Møbelfabrik.
Teak
$1,043
H 19.69 in W 52.37 in D 21.66 in
Coffee Table in Teak of Danish Design, Manufactured by Jason Furniture, 1960s
By Jason Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This coffee table is an example of classic Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a warm and inviting appearance. The table has a simple and elegant si...
Teak
$2,670 / set
H 21.5 in W 27 in D 21 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Tubular Side or End Tables
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of mid-20th century tubular chrome, brass and glass side or end tables, circa 1970. 2 tier with smoke glass on each. Classic brass rounded corners offset tubular chrome frames...
Brass, Chrome
$420Sale Price|19% Off
H 18.51 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Coffee Table in Solid Brass and glass Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table in Solid brass design 1970s, particular the play of the colors of gold and the mirror of the glass in the edges, particular table and of great taste of decoration.
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Paolo Piva Style Coffee Table, 1980s
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural coffee table reminiscent of the famed "Alanda" coffee table by Paolo Piva. Each unit is L-shaped, with a clear plate glass top carried by a black enameled metal wire fr...
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table in Steel and Glass
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, coffee table, steel, glass, United States, design ca. 1962 This iconic coffee table by Warren Platner is created by welding curved steel rods to circular...
Steel
$885Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 12.6 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson style. Space Age teak and chrome pendant lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Metalarte Spain, Estiluz Lighting, Max Sauze, Henri Mathieu
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Space Age pendant lamp in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s. Composed of a varnished teak wood structure where ten silver chrome metal cylinders ara disposed in a very...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Stone & Brass Coffee Table by Artedi
By Artedi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Glass Top, Original Condition on Stone Materials: Travertine, Patinated Brass, Original Glass Top
Travertine, Brass
$1,864 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$1,142
H 12.21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Table basse ronde vintage en verre et plexiglas style Space Age des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table basse vintage des années 70, style Space Age, plateau rond en verre fumé, pied en plexiglas fumé design et original, très bon état général avec des rayures de surface. Ref 260 ...
Smoked Glass, Plexiglass
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
By Space Age Products
Located in Čelinac, BA
Space Age Cooffe Table 1970s
Chrome
Art Deco Style Shagreen & Ebony Cocktail or Round Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Shagreen & Ebony Cocktail or Round Coffee Table
Shagreen
$594Sale Price|25% Off
H 14.97 in W 40.56 in D 20.87 in
Vintage 70s coffee table in gilt brass and smoked glass Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Coffee table with gilt brass frame with beveled corners and smoked glass top, Italian design, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: He...
Brass
1970's Glass & Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Bern, BE
1970’s glass topped travertine lounge table. Round glass tabletop set on a two part solid natural stone base. The heavy travertine base can be set as required to enable an individual...
Travertine
1980s Extra-Large Granite Coffee Table with Pedestal Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental coffee table produced in the Netherlands during the 1980s demonstrates the period's embrace of raw, elemental materials. The design relies on pure geometric forms: a thick...
Stone, Granite
$1,324
H 15.16 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Large postmodern curved waterfall glass coffee table with ball, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Large postmodern curved waterfall glass coffee table with plaster effect fiberglass ball, USA 1980s. Very hard to find this model- I've been looking for a while. There are some scr...
Glass, Fiberglass
$5,250
H 12.6 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti 'Sapo' Coffee Table in Concrete and Glass
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti, coffee table 'Sapo', glass, concrete, chromed steel, aluminum, Italy, 1972 Modern, sculptural coffee table designed by Sergio and Giorgio S...
Concrete, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Jax Tripod Dining Table after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and stylish glass topped dining table in the manner of Milo Baughman. It features a tubular chrome base with a thick heavy glass top.
Chrome
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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