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Karl Springer Lucite Sculpture Leg Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucite sculpture leg coffee table by Karl Springer with glass top.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in. W 40 in. D 68 in.
Karl Springer Lucite Glass Top Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Wayne, NJ
Karl Springer Lucite coffee cocktail table. Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16.75 in. W 47.25 in. D 23.5 in.
Lucite Brass Coffee Table Karl Springer Style, Italy, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Lucite brass coffee table Karl Springer style, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in. W 31.5 in. D 31.5 in.
Karl Springer Lucite Brass Hollywood Cocktail Coffee Table Base
By Karl Springer
Located in National City, CA
For your consideration: a coffee table base by Karl Springer. Lucite brass Hollywood Regency modern. Round Lucite legs attached by an "X" brace in brass-plated metal. Can fit a round...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in. W 22.13 in. D 22.13 in.
Karl Springer Style Lucite and Brass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Karl Springer style Lucite and brass coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 16 in. W 48 in. D 38 in.
Lucite and Brass Coffee Table Base Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural lucite curved base with large brass caps coffee table base attributed to Karl Springer. One lucite piece is longer than the other. Table does not come with glass top (last...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.63 in. W 25 in. D 38 in.
Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" 1980s, Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with solid brass stretchers and top with inset glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (impressed signature on stretcher reads "Karl Springer"). S...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in. W 38.5 in. D 24 in.
Magnificent Karl Springer Style Faceted Lucite Pillar Coffee Table Midcentury
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Karl Springer style faceted Lucite pillar coffee table. This piece looks like an expensive piece of jewelry and is just gorgeous in person. The thick chunky lucite pillar...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17.5 in. W 65 in. D 65 in.
Lucite Coffee Table In The Manner Of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Long glass top coffee or cocktail table with chrome steel and Lucite base. In the manner of Karl Springer, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 16 in. W 68 in. D 21 in.
Lucite Chrome and Smoked Glass Square Coffee Table, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Berlin, DE
Glamorous Hollywood Regency lucite and chrome coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer with original smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in. W 47.25 in. D 47.25 in.
Gorgeous Karl Springer Style Lucite Pillar Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Karl Springer style Lucite pillar coffee table. We love the double arched chunky Lucite pillars that lean slightly backward-really cool. One pillar is slightly thinner than ...
Category
Antique 1890s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18 in. W 41 in. D 41 in.
Gorgeous Karl Springer Style Lucite Column Round Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous substantial Karl Springer style coffee or cocktail table with round 3/4" thick glass top supported by 3 Lucite column bases. This table measures including columns-18"T x 53"...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 15.5 in. Dm 48 in.
Pair Thick Lucite Scroll Cocktail Coffee Tables, style of Karl Springer, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome pair of Karl Springer style thick Lucite scroll coffee tables in excellent vintage condition. The last photo shows theses same table on the cover of Architectural Digest Nove...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in. W 36 in. D 16 in.
Lucite and Brass Cocktail Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous Lucite and brass inlay with glass top Cocktail table designed by Karl Springer in the 1980s. The table has new 3/4” thick glass top and the acrylic legs have been newly p...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.75 in. W 53 in. D 53 in.
Signed Karl Springer Cocktail Table in Lucite and Brass
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic cocktail table dates to the 1980s and was created by the iconic American furniture designer Karl Springer. The piece was acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
N...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.13 in. W 38 in. D 22 in.
Stylish Modern Grasscloth Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish centre cocktail table features impeccable midcentury design in the style of Karl Springer. Grasscloth finish, shapely Parson's style design, unique Lucite/acrylic feet, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Lucite
H 17.25 in. W 34.5 in. D 34.5 in.
Square Lucite Brass and Lucite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Muscular thick Lucite structure, brass ball joinery with original thick and heavy square glass top. This table is chic, stylish and impressive, it's very good clean condition, ready ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.5 in. W 48 in. D 48 in.
1970s Modern Lucite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning 1970s large Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass coffee table. With 3/4'' glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 58.5 in. D 26 in.
Lucite Coffee Table Style of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lucite coffee table style of Karl Springer with beveled glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18.25 in. W 63.5 in. D 30 in.
Double Lucite Pedestal Oval Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and machined brass "gills" form pedestal bases oval glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15 in. W 60 in. D 26 in.
Stacked Lucite Base Rectangular Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern heavy stacked Lucite base glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in. W 52 in. D 24 in.
Vintage Lucite and Brass Bolt Coffee or Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Lucite and brass super heavy and thick coffee table. In the manner of Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones. Glass top not included. Lucite and brass will be polished prior to ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.75 in. W 30 in. D 15.25 in.
Large Linen Wrapped Cocktail / Coffee Table with Lucite Accents
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large linen wrapped cocktail / coffee table with Lucite accents.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Linen, Lucite
H 17 in. W 48 in. D 32 in.
Nice Large Lucite and Glass Square Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass square coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 17 in. W 36 in. D 36 in.
Heavy Thick Lucite and Brass Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy horn shape thick lucite base rectangle Mid-Century Modern coffee table with 3/4 inch glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 60 in. D 30 in.
Bull Horns Shaped to Legs Lucite Stretchers Base Square Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3/4" thick square glass top coffee table on bull horns legs. Skillfully put together a combination of bull horns and Lucite to from the table base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Horn, Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 42 in. D 42 in.
Spectacular Lucite and Glass Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lucite base with large ball form, supports thick bevelled glass. Measures: top (1" thick x 1.75" bevel), base 28"- L x 24"- W. Glass top has some smudges on the surface, no chips or ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 59.5 in. D 16 in.
Rectangular Glass Top Lucite Cilinder Legs Coffee Table
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice thick Lucite legs coffee table with thick 3/4" glasstop. Rounded corners glass rectangle top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 43 in. D 26 in.
Triangular Blush Pink Lucite and Glass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980s triangular blush pink satin Lucite and glass cocktail table in the style of Karl Springer.
The table is constructed of three solid satin Lucite 8.75” diameter cylind...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16.75 in. W 63 in. D 36.5 in.
Bent Lucite Z-Shape Base Thick Glass Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Z-shape compact thick glass top coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in. W 28 in. D 22 in.
Square Clear Floating Lucite and Red and White Marble Italian Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
A red toned Italian marble with beautiful white veining functions as a base for a floating clear Lucite tabletop. The marble base is vintage and the Lucite top is a contemporary addi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 17 in. W 43 in. D 43 in.
Mid-Century Modern Live Edge Lucite Base Racetrack Oval Top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oval glass top coffee table on thick Lucite base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 15.5 in. W 52 in. D 28 in.
Pair of Lucite Coffee Cocktail Tables, Brass Glass, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones, Maison Jansen
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of square hollywood regency cocktail or coffee tables made of Lucite, brass and glass manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in. W 27.56 in. D 27.56 in.
Very Large rectangle Coffee Table with Glass Top on Bent Lucite Legs
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very elegant looking custom mid century modern style large coffee table on lucite legs. Nice 3/4" thick glass top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18 in. W 71 in. D 48 in.
Thick Bent Lucite Organic Shape Base Rectangle Glass top Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite and glass top organic shape coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 16 in. W 54 in. D 36 in.
Large Wide Rectangle Rounded Corners Thick Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite thick 3/4" glass top rectangle coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 14 in. W 48 in. D 42 in.
Karl Springer Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous thick lucite and glass coffee table by<br />
Karl Springer, circa 1970's. Lucite table legs are 6 inches thick!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
H 17 in. W 65 in. D 39 in.
Lucite Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Four 4"-thick slabs of polished lucite support the 3/4" glass top of this Karl Springer-designed coffee table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 19 in. W 44 in. D 44 in.
Lucite Coffee Table in the Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table made completely out of Lucite in the style of Karl Springer.
The table top was designed and made by Charles Hollis Jones but he believes the bases are by Karl ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 16 in. W 30 in. D 64.5 in.
Lucite Base Coffee Table Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Thick heavy Lucite base, with original plate glass top (.25"). Great original condition, clean, stylish and ready to use.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 15.5 in. W 48 in. D 30 in.
Lucite and Chrome Coffee Table, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Large, glamorous Holly Regency style cocktail table, thick Lucite legs and base, new glass top free of scratches. Chromed detail on corners. Very beautiful!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in. W 48 in. D 48 in.
Karl Springer Thick Lucite Leg And Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A great large glass coffee table with thick lucite corner legs from 1980s
The glass can be modified to a smaller dimension if desired as it is fitted
into the lucite legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 19 in. W 48.5 in. D 48.5 in.
Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Scroll Lucite Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style coffee table in Lucite with scrolled ends. A sleek and sculptural table that will fit nicely in either a modern or traditional set...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 14.75 in. W 51 in. D 30 in.
Karl Springer Lucite, Brass, and Glass Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A lucite, brass and glass coffee table by Karl Springer. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in. W 42 in. D 36 in.
Magnificent Round Karl Springer Chunky Lucite Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Karl Springer chunky Lucite and round glass coffee table. 3/4" thick glass with three double bullnose thick Lucite legs suspending it-breathtaking! Each Lucite pillar mea...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17.5 in. Dm 46.5 in.
Karl Springer Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Round Leg Lucite Coffee Table" with brass stretchers and inset glass top by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on stretcher "Karl Springer"). This is a beautiful exa...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in. W 38 in. D 22 in.
Sandblasted Lucite Leg Coffee Table by Karl Springer (signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Sand Blasted Lucite Leg Coffee Table with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on leg "Karl Springer")<br />
Can do any size piece of glass with these legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 19 in. W 44.5 in. D 24 in.
Signed Karl Springer Lucite and Polished Bronze Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional quality and craftsmanship have gone into this signed Karl Springer polished bronze coffee table with acrylic legs and glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 16.5 in. W 38 in. D 22.25 in.
Karl Springer Brass and Lucite Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
In excellent condition, newly polished and lacquered. Featuring distinctive design and incised Karl Springer signature. Heavy glass top set into polished brass frame. Thick cylindric...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in. W 38 in. D 22.25 in.
Karl Springer Lucite and Brass Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail table with Lucite column legs, brass framing and an inset glass top.
Designed and made by Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Incised signature on one of the stretchers.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in. W 38 in. D 24 in.
Large Original Karl Springer Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Massive coffee table by Karl Springer, exquisite materials.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.75 in. W 60.50 in. D 87 in.
Karl Springer Designed, Mark II Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Mark II" Coffee Table, by Karl Springer, a Large Rectangular Seamless Frame of Solid Polished and Molded Clear Lucite Raised on Four Rectangular Diagonal Block Designed Legs and ins...
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
H 16.25 in. W 52.5 in. D 39 in.
Karl Springer Lucite Leg Glass Oval Coffee Table Mid-Century Hollywood Regency
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Karl Springer large glass coffee table with thick oversized lucite corner legs .Simplistic in design and amazing in person.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite, Glass
H 19 in. W 65 in. D 42 in.
Karl Springer Style Coffee Table with Lucite Block Legs and Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table after Karl Springer supported by four Lucite block legs. Includes a sheet of .75" thick glass measuring 42" x 42." The glass slides into an indent in the legs which can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18 in. W 48 in. D 48 in.
Karl Springer Style Rectangular Coffee or Cocktail Table with Lucite Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Wayne, NJ
Karl Springer style rectangular coffee or cocktail table with Lucite base. The glass it itself is 45". The Lucite pieces are 18" high. As shown, Lucite and glass end to end...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 16 in. W 53 in. D 53 in.
Karl Springer Lucite and Brass Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice scaled occasional table or small cocktail/coffee table with Lucite legs, brass banding and stretcher with inset glass top. Incised signature on stretcher.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 17 in. W 32 in. D 20 in.
Signed Karl Springer Lucite and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Karl Springer brass and Lucite glass top coffee table. Signed on cross bar.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Lucite Colulmns, Brass Cross Bars Base and Glass Top Coffee Table, Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Coffee table with cylindrical Lucite element, cross bars and glass top, by Karl Springer.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in. W 42 in. D 42 in.
Thick Lucite Leg Coffee Table with Glass Top by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Lucite leg coffee table with thick glass top by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on leg "Karl Springer").
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
H 19 in. W 48.5 in. D 48.5 in.
Thick Lucite and Brass Cocktail Table After Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A long narrow coffee table in the manner of Karl Springer. Very thick high
quality Lucite with heavy glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in. W 60 in. D 20 in.
Karl Springer Lucite Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic karl springer lucite coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of lucite, plastic and glass, every karl springer lucite coffee table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a karl springer lucite coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A karl springer lucite coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made karl springer lucite coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Springer are consistently popular.
How Much are Karl Springer Lucite Coffee Table?
The average selling price for a karl springer lucite coffee table at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee Tables Cocktail Tables for You
As a practical centerpiece to your living area, coffee and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea 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 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 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 style on 1stDibs. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee and cocktail tables today.
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