Lizard Coffee Table
Karl Springer “Heavy Parsons” Lizard Skin Coffee Table w/Gunmetal Inlay, 1986
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered with Gunmetal inlay Coffee Table, 1986.
Measures 60” long 40” deep 16” tall
Copy of original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$12,000
H 16 in W 60 in D 40 in
Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in bisque lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Lizard
$12,000
H 14 in W 46 in D 18 in
Karl Springer Rare Coffee Table with Legs in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare large "Sculpture Leg Coffee Table" with legs in bone embossed lizard leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$15,000
H 16 in W 63.5 in D 39.5 in
Karl Springer Scroll Table in Embossed Lizard 1988 (Signed & Dated)
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted embossed lizard leather scroll table by Karl Springer, 1988 (signed with label
Category
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather
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Artisan Wooden 'Lizard' Coffee Table
Located in Hellouw, NL
Artisan Wooden 'Lizard' coffee table, probably 1980s. This table is unique in its kind, hand made
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Red Lizard Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Karl Springer coffee table with leather tag covered in red lizard. The form of the table is a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Animal Skin
Ivory Lizard Coffee Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table covered in ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1988
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pair Embossed Lizard Coffee Tables by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural coffee tables covered in embossed lizard by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
LIZARD SKIN COFFEE TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEAUTIFUL COFFEE TABLE COVER WITH LIZARD SKIN.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted coffee table covered in 2-tone gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Karl Springer Parsons Style Embossed Lizard Leather Coffee Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in two tone sage lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
"Mark II Coffee Table" in Black Embossed Lizard by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Mark II Coffee Table" covered in black embossed lizard with beautifully tooled steel banding by
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Karl Springer "Mark II" Coffee Table in Black Lizard Leather 1989 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional "Mark II Coffee Table" in black embossed lizard leather with chrome inlays by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Karl Springer Coffee Table in Embossed Lizard Leather 1986 'Signed and Dated'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" in 2-tone lacquer embossed lizard leather with polished brass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 40 in D 27 in
Karl Springer Pair of "Zig Zag Coffee Tables" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of zig zag table coffee tables in beige embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Karl Springer Pair of "Zig Zag Coffee Tables" in Embossed Lizard Leather 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Zig Zag Coffee Tables in ivory embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 16.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Monumental Asian Form Faux Goat Skin Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
features a lizard-textured center. An amazing coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Custom Western Ranch Oak Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
. Reverse cushions with faux lizard. Matching coffee table and matching lamps available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Oak, Leather, Hide
Karl Springer Mark II Brown Lizard Embossed Leather Coffee Table 1983 (Signed)
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
"Mark II Coffee Table" in 2 tone brown embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1983
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
H 16.5 in W 37 in D 26.5 in
Lizard Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dyed lizard cocktail table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lizard Touraine Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dyed lizard Touraine coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Karl Springer Brown Lizard Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful, signed example in lizard embossed leather with brass accents.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s.
Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
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Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
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$6,974 / set
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1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long been desired by mid-century modern collect...
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Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé Ottomans or Poufs
By Karl Springer
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Karl Springer Soufflé ottomans or poufs
Note: Polished steel bases on castors
- showing reflection of floor on bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery
$6,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Guy LeFevre for Maison Jansen Lacquered Cocktail Table, C 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by noted designer Guy LeFevre who worked extensively with Maison Jansen in the 1970s, this table is one of his signature works. The top is wood with and features deep drawer...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Signed Karl Springer Penshell Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed Karl Springer Penshell coffee table with glass insert. Glass top has some scuffs due to age and use but impossible to capture on camera.
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Karl Springer Chic "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in Black Cobra 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Stunning "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in black cobra by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The curved form and beautiful skin work of this table exemplify Karl Springer’s meticulous cr...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Lacquer
Karl Springer Mushroom Cocktail Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin Parchment
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl Springer, a rare and wonderful mushroom cocktail table in lacquered goatskin. The sexy shape and size are perfectly suited for a space requiring a smaller table... t...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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$12,500
H 19.5 in Dm 36 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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Category
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$13,595 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Joe D'urso Polished Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Joe D'Urso
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished stainless steel table with safety glass top. Designed by Joe Durso for Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patinated Karl Springer JMF Goatskin Console Table, Signed, 1970's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have an incredible JMF Table by the legendary Karl Springer. A piece that oozes sophistication and charisma, perfect for that trendsetting furniture aficionado ...
Category
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Goatskin
Karl Springer Tortoise Style Brass and Penn Shell Coffee Cocktail Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer coffee table. This table is stunning with great lines and proportions. The size is quite versatile as it is not too big or too small. No sharp corners.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,500
H 16 in W 53 in D 38.5 in
Karl Springer Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Brass and Glass Top
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer stainless steel coffee table with brass and glass top
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Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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$14,400 Sale Price
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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 Lizard Coffee Table
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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, 2024The 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, 2022While 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How 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, 2022To 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, 2023To 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, 2023To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024The 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, 2021The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
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