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Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll 'Petal' Coffee Table in Redwood & Enameled Steel 1960s
Richard Schultz for Knoll 'Petal' Coffee Table in Redwood & Enameled Steel 1960s

Richard Schultz for Knoll 'Petal' Coffee Table in Redwood & Enameled Steel 1960s

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in 1960 by Richard Schultz, this coffee table was made by Knoll. This example dates to the 1960s, and features redwood petals and an enameled steel base.

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

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll White 'Petal' Coffee Table

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Richard Schultz for Knoll, 'petal' coffee table, aluminum, steel, polyurethane, United States, design 1960 This petal coffee or cocktail table is designed by Richard Schultz in 1960...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed

'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, 1960s, Signed

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1st Generation original of the 'Petal' coffee table with Redwood 'petals' by Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern col...

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

Materials

Iron

Richard Schultz Redwood Petal Coffee Table Made by Knoll
Richard Schultz Redwood Petal Coffee Table Made by Knoll

Richard Schultz Redwood Petal Coffee Table Made by Knoll

By Richard Schultz

Located in Stamford, CT

A Richard Schultz redwood Petal Coffee Table with enameled base. This Model 321 with redwood petals was made from 1960-75.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Richard Schultz petal Coffee table all off white high Gloss finish
Modern Richard Schultz petal Coffee table all off white high Gloss finish

Modern Richard Schultz petal Coffee table all off white high Gloss finish

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern Richard Schultz petal Coffee table all off white Gloss finish. Modern version of the petal table in good vintage condition. Great classic design organic flower shaped coffee t...

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1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Richard Schultz for Knoll White Polyurethane Petal Coffee/ Cocktail Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll White Polyurethane Petal Coffee/ Cocktail Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll White Polyurethane Petal Coffee/ Cocktail Table

By Richard Schultz

Located in New York, NY

This iconic “Petal” flower coffee, cocktail or side table was designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Early custom ordered Richard schultz coffee table in oak.

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll
Midcentury Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll

Midcentury Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Now available, an iconic petal coffee table designed by Richard Schultz and manufactured by Knoll.

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

Materials

Aluminum

Petal Collection Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Petal Collection Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Petal Collection Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Richard Schultz’s 1960s design for a series of tables was intended as a pairing for the Harry Bertoia wire seating group. Produced by Knoll, the table has a flexible design inspired ...

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

Materials

Iron

Early Production White Richard Schultz "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll
Early Production White Richard Schultz "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll

Early Production White Richard Schultz "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early, original Richard Schultz petal table. White lacquered, kiln dried, redwood and lacquered steel base.

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

Materials

Steel

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Richard Schultz for Knoll Redwood Petal Table. Nice early example that was restored 20 years ago and still looks great! Looks like base was powder coated during its restoration. O...

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

Materials

Iron

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll
Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eight petal, eight leg coffee table. Model 321-W. Designed to accompany the Bertoia wire diamond chair

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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll
Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll

Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table for Knoll

By Richard Schultz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Aptly named, the Petal table was designed by Richard Schultz in 1960. In his words: "I was inspired by Queen Anne’s lace... Each cluster of flowers is supported on its own stem." ...

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

Richard Schultz redwood petal coffee table by Knoll
Richard Schultz redwood petal coffee table by Knoll

Richard Schultz redwood petal coffee table by Knoll

Located in Highland, IN

The innovative petal table group by Richard Schultz was designed to accompany the Bertoia chairs by Knoll. Intended to be used either indoors or out, the top is made of 8 petals of s...

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

'Petal' Low/Coffee Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll
'Petal' Low/Coffee Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll

'Petal' Low/Coffee Table by Richard Shultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A 'Petal' low table / coffee table designed by Richard Schultz with a flower-like pine top on a white enameled eight-point cast iron pedestal base. Made in the USA, circa 1960s.

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

Materials

Iron

'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960
'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960

'Petal' Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, 1960

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early production 'Petal' coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll International, designed in 1960, is a favorite amongst Mid-Century Modern collectors and enthusiasts.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Petal Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Petal Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Petal Coffee Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

1990s edition of Richard Schultz for Knoll indoor or outdoor petal table in custom-distressed teak top with white powder-coated cast aluminium base.

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

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Schultz Early California Redwood "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll, 1960s
Richard Schultz Early California Redwood "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll, 1960s

Richard Schultz Early California Redwood "Petal" Coffee Table for Knoll, 1960s

By Richard Schultz

Located in Coronado, CA

A fantastic early example of Richard Schultz's iconic 'Model 321' "Petal" coffee table in limited production California redwood. Each of the eight petals has it's own unique and dist...

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

Materials

Iron

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal coffee table. Great used condition.   

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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Knoll Petal coffee table by Richard Schultz with outdoor-rated white high density polyurethane top.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Richard Schultz Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Petal coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, interesting blend of a Modernist aesthetic combined with nature.

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early label Richard Schultz design for Knoll, his petal coffee table, first designed in 1960.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz for Knoll Petal Coffee Table

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Metal base and melamine top. Great condition.

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Early 2000s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Knoll Richard Shultz Petal Coffee Cocktail Table
Knoll Richard Shultz Petal Coffee Cocktail Table

Knoll Richard Shultz Petal Coffee Cocktail Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Knoll Richard Shultz Coffee table all original consisting of 8 redwood Petals.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Richard Schultz/Knoll Redwood Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz/Knoll Redwood Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz/Knoll Redwood Petal Coffee Table

Located in Cathedral City, CA

8 petal configuration on a 8 pronged painted steel base.Excellent original vintage condition,retains Knoll label.
Can be used indoors or outdoors.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Richard Schultz Teak Petal Coffee Table
Richard Schultz Teak Petal Coffee Table

Richard Schultz Teak Petal Coffee Table

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Table: Coffee table with Teak top and white base Indoor/Outdoor Petal coffee table with spidery support system Richard Schultz 1960 design for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Richard Schultz "Petal" Side Tables for Knoll
Pair of Richard Schultz "Petal" Side Tables for Knoll

Pair of Richard Schultz "Petal" Side Tables for Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

These tables have been fully restored to original condition, they are not reproductions. Unique pedal design and metal lattice underneath table top. These can be used as coffee table...

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll
Vintage Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll

Vintage Richard Schultz Petal Coffee Table by Knoll

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Crockett, CA

Iconic petal table designed by Richard Schultz and manufactured by Knoll. The eight separate petal tops are solid vertical grain teak and are being supported by a powder-coated cast ...

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

1960s Vintage Petal Coffee Table by Richard Scultz for Knoll
1960s Vintage Petal Coffee Table by Richard Scultz for Knoll

1960s Vintage Petal Coffee Table by Richard Scultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in North Miami, FL

Fully restored petal coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll.

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

Materials

Aluminum

Schultz Indoor/Outdoor Teak Side Table for Knoll
Schultz Indoor/Outdoor Teak Side Table for Knoll

Schultz Indoor/Outdoor Teak Side Table for Knoll

By Richard Schultz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Current Knoll production example of Richard Schultz teak/white 1960 petal side table for Knoll.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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Knoll Petal Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll petal coffee table for your home. Each knoll petal coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a knoll petal coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right knoll petal coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made knoll petal coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard Schultz and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Knoll Petal Coffee Table?

Prices for a knoll petal coffee table start at $1,650 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $3,461.

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.