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Brutalist Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe, 1970s. This monumental Brutalist solid oak beam
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe 1970s
Brutalist Solid Oak Beam Coffee Table, Europe 1970s
$3,700
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
European Brutalist Elm Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
natural beauty of unrefined materials such as wood. This coffee table reflects the Brutalist ethos
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

European Brutalist Elm Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
European Brutalist Elm Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
$4,750
H 16.15 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, Brutalist furniture, such as this brilliant oak coffee table, stand as a testament to
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Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

European Low Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This coffee table embodies the essence of European mid-century design, with its distinctive
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

European Low Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century
European Low Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century
$3,300
H 19.49 in W 46.86 in D 45.08 in
Brutalist Carved Wooden Coffee Table, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust form this coffee table is the embodiment of 20th century brutalist design. It is
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Riley Set of Coffee/Side Tables by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
cm; side table: H 36 x D 26 x W 75 cm Materials: coffee table: European white oak with black stain
Category

2010s British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Riley Set of Coffee/Side Tables by Dare Studio
Riley Set of Coffee/Side Tables by Dare Studio
$2,508 / item
H 10.24 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Jean Claude Dresse Sculptural Stainless Steel and Brass Coffee Table
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sculptural Coffee Table Designer Coffee Table European Collectible Furniture Modernist Interior Design
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Beautiful European Tree Root Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European wooden tree root coffee table. This natural wood coffee table has been fashioned with
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Antique 19th Century European Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful European Tree Root Coffee Table
Beautiful European Tree Root Coffee Table
$4,485
H 18.25 in W 48 in D 46 in
Patchwork brushed aluminum coffee table, 1970s Europe.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Patchwork brushed aluminum coffee table, 1970s Europe. Square coffee table with aluminum patchwork
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Patchwork brushed aluminum coffee table, 1970s Europe.
Patchwork brushed aluminum coffee table, 1970s Europe.
$3,290 / item
H 13 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
The rectangular top with an 18th century walnut and marquetry panel with a brass border and a klismos form trestle base with turned stretcher. Provenance; Mallett New York.
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Antique 1810s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table
European Walnut And Giltwood Coffee Table
$7,500
H 18 in W 40.25 in D 27 in
Brutalist Slate Coffee Table with Steel Legs, Europe ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
showcasing the striking features of raw materials. Pieces such as this brilliant coffee table stand as a
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Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate, Steel

Thomasville Ernest Hemingway Collection Rustic European Maple Coffee Table
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Rustic European style carved maple coffee table or cocktail table with drawers on each
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Northern European Midcentury Wood Yellow and Black Formica Coffee Tables, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European mid-century wood, yellow and black formica coffee tables, 1960s Pair of coffee
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Modern Coffee Table in Black Formica and Wood, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its distinctive structure, this table epitomizes the search for new systems of joinery during
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Formica

Northern European Yellow Coffee Table with Original Solid Beech Legs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European yellow coffee table with original solid beech legs, 1960s Yellow coffee table of
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood

Antique Southern European Chestnut Coffee Table from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this characterful antique Southern European chestnut coffee table from the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

Antique South European 18th-Century Coffee Table with Three Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique South European coffee table from the 18th century, featuring
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Southern European coffee table from the late 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this robust and characterful antique Southern European coffee table from the late
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Antique Late 18th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

19th C. European Natural Wood Tree Stump Base with Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European wooden tree root coffee table with glass top. This natural wood coffee table has been
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Antique 19th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Scalae by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the timeless and pure form of stairs, the Scalae coffee table is composed of three
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Rustic European Solid Wood Table, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
table van be used in a variety of ways, including as a display console, or as a coffee table. Its
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic European Solid Wood Table, Europe ca 1940s
Rustic European Solid Wood Table, Europe ca 1940s
$3,300
H 20.87 in W 63 in D 16.15 in
North European mid-century modern Squared coffee table in wood and brass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
North European mid-century modern Squared coffee table in wood and brass, 1960s Coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Square antique Southern European coffee table from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful, characterful square antique Southern European coffee table from the
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Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid Black European Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Coffee Table in Natural Solid European Light Oak - Hari by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the simplicity of traditional Japanese architectural timber structures. The low coffee
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Black Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Scalae by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the timeless and pure form of stairs, the Scalae coffee table is composed of three
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Paris, FR
Waxed mahogany coffee table with base connected by a spacer.
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
$22,139
H 20.08 in W 49.61 in D 15.75 in
T2623 Round Coffee Table in European Walnut Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
T2623 Round Coffee Table in European Walnut Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 55 x W 56 x H 54
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Brutalist Coffee Table in Solid European Oak - Scalae by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by the timeless and pure form of stairs, the Scalae coffee table is composed of three
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Squared Coffee Table in Dark Brown European Oak - Aperta by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
precise slit, creating a sense of lightness to its solid form. The Aperta Coffee Table Round has manually
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Ceramic coffee table
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Signed ceramic coffee table
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Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic coffee table
Ceramic coffee table
$1,300
H 13 in W 33.08 in D 16.93 in
21st Century, Minimalist, European, Coffee table in Lacquer and Oakwood Handmade
By Maria Vidali
Located in Tinos, Cyclades
Coffee table (on hidden casters) with storage space made of solid oakwood and second storage space
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2010s Greek Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century, Minimalist, European, Coffee table in Lacquer and Oakwood Handmade
21st Century, Minimalist, European, Coffee table in Lacquer and Oakwood Handmade
$3,356 Sale Price
15% Off
H 16.93 in W 44.49 in D 16.93 in
Millstone Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Millstone Coffee Table features a hand-carved stone top set on an organic wood base, blending
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Early 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Millstone Coffee Table
Millstone Coffee Table
$11,700
H 17.75 in W 36 in D 31.25 in
Vintage European Solid Oak Extendable Warm Honey Color Carved Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a high-quality Vintage European Oak Coffee Table, a true testament to
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage European Solid Oak Extendable Warm Honey Color Carved Coffee Table
Vintage European Solid Oak Extendable Warm Honey Color Carved Coffee Table
$3,829 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 44.69 in D 22.64 in
Bliss Coffee Table
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
The Bliss Coffee Table combines artistic flair and refined craftsmanship, featuring sweeping
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2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Bliss Coffee Table
Bliss Coffee Table
$28,700 / item
H 11.81 in W 36.06 in D 36.06 in
Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
Hari 146 Square Coffee Table in European Blackened Oak by Mokko Amsterdam Dimensions: D 86 x W 146
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Scalae 120 Square Coffee Table in Dark European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
Scalae 120 Square Coffee Table in Dark European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam Dimensions: D 120 x W 120 x
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Round Coffee Table in Solid Dark Brown European Oak - Aperta by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
precise slit, creating a sense of lightness to its solid form. The Aperta Coffee Table Round has manually
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Brut 135 Coffee Table in Matte Varnished European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Geneve, CH
Brut 135 Coffee Table in Matte Varnished European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam Dimensions: D 75 x W 135 x
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

T2611 Coffee Table in Wenge, Caucasian And European Walnut by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
T2611 Coffee Table in Wenge, Caucasian And European Walnut by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 72 x W
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2010s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

Round Coffee Table in Solid Dark Brown European Oak - Aperta by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
precise slit, creating a sense of lightness to its solid form. The Aperta Coffee Table Round has manually
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

60s 70s Coffee Table Metal Side Table Adjustable Coffee Table Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s coffee table metal side table adjustable coffee table design 60s 70s Object: coffee
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Cermaic orange coffee table
Located in grand Lancy, CH
ceramic orange coffee table
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Vintage 1950s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Cermaic orange coffee table
Cermaic orange coffee table
$1,350
H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
An Art Deco walnut coffee table, dating to Circa 1930. This gorgeous table is a lovely conker
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Coffee Table
Art Deco Coffee Table
$1,579
H 20.5 in Dm 30.5 in
Contemporary Travertine Coffee Table.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary travertine coffee table. Contemporary travertine coffee table inspired by a medieval
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Travertine Coffee Table.
Contemporary Travertine Coffee Table.
$4,984 / item
H 13.39 in Dm 39.38 in
ERACLE OVAL coffe table
Located in Pesaro, IT
Oval coffee table with shaped rounded edges and top insert in wood, marble, ceramic or mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

ERACLE OVAL coffe table
ERACLE OVAL coffe table
$5,815
H 13.39 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco coffee table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Coffee table in a lovely mellow walnut. The circular top has a darker walnut
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco coffee table
Art Deco coffee table
$1,778
H 23.5 in Dm 22 in
Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Modernist coffee table, 1930. Slatted plywood with rosewood veneer. In the spirit of Maija
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
$1,914
H 22.64 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Chic vintage brass coffee table with clear glass top. Nice elegant design with detailed corners and
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Coffee Table
Vintage Brass Coffee Table
$1,142 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass coffee table "Branch" Elegant coffee table "Branch" has the decoration of the base in the
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
Brass Coffee Table "Branch"
$5,265 / item
H 23.23 in Dm 18.12 in
Round Timber & Iron Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This coffee table blends a circular timber top with an iron frame. Its straightforward design
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Early 20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Timber & Iron Coffee Table
Round Timber & Iron Coffee Table
$13,000
H 20 in Dm 45 in
MiM Rome Coffee Table
By MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
A little coffee table by MiM Rome in light wood from the sixties.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MiM Rome Coffee Table
MiM Rome Coffee Table
$287 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
18th century oak coffee table
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century oak coffee table A coffee table made of oak top with straight legs united with
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Antique 18th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

18th century oak coffee table
18th century oak coffee table
$3,594
H 20.48 in W 64.97 in D 24.81 in
Deco Ebony/Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Deco Ebony Elephant walnut coffee table in good condition with oval top sitting on an ebony
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Vintage 1930s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Deco Ebony/Walnut Coffee Table
Deco Ebony/Walnut Coffee Table
$2,059
H 24.02 in W 37.01 in D 26.38 in
Tacchini Joaquim Marble Coffee Table
By Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
This coffee table, embodying an exquisite and iconic design, draws inspiration from creative reuse
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2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Tacchini Joaquim Marble Coffee Table
Tacchini Joaquim Marble Coffee Table
$4,890 Sale Price
25% Off
H 11.81 in W 39.37 in D 39.37 in
60s 70s Coffee Table Coffee Table Glass Top Metal Teak 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Coffee table coffee table glass top metal teak 60s 70s. Object: coffee table
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

60s 70s Horst Brüning Coffee Table Kill International Coffee Table Glass Design
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Horst Brüning Coffee Table Kill International coffee table glass design Object: coffee
Category

Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Coffee Tables Europe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the coffee tables Europe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A coffee tables Europe — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a coffee tables Europe, we have 3164 options in-stock, while there are 986 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a coffee tables Europe — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A coffee tables Europe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made coffee tables Europe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Greenapple, Rute Martins and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coffee Tables Europe?

A coffee tables Europe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,601, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $528,000.

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.

Questions About Coffee Tables Europe
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.