$5,198
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora travertine coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s.
Travertine, Marble
Vignelli Metafora coffee table for Casigliani, Italy, 1979
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
A stunning and sculptural Metafora coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by the four forms of Euclidean geometry, the cube, the pyramid, the cylinder and the ...
Travertine
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H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
"Metafora" Coffee Table by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
First introduced in 1979, the Metafora coffee table captivates with its minimalist formal vocabulary and references to classical architecture.
Travertine
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H 10.75 in W 51.5 in D 51.5 in
'Metafora' Italian Coffee Table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, 1979
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in New York, NY
'Metafora' Italian coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, 1979 The coffee table support with four forms of the Euclidean geometry; all in solid travertine: a cube, cylinder, ...
Travertine
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H 9.06 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Metafora coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Casigliani Italy, 1970s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Sculptural Metafora coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. in the 1970s.
Travertine, Marble
Mixed Marbles "Metafora" Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, ICF New York
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful low coffee table comprised of 3 different type of stones (Carrara marble, travertine and Marble) with a round glass top.
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble
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H 8.67 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Tavolino Metafora #1 in marmo e vetro, Lella e Massimo Vignelli, Italia anni '80
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Metafora #1 - Tavolino basso Ideato negli USA da Lella e Massimo Vignelli e realizzato in Italia da Maurizio Casigliani, questo sistema di elementi (un piano in vetro e quattro supp...
Travertine, Marble
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H 12.21 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Italian Metafora Coffee Table by Massimo e Lella Vignelli for Casigliani, 1979
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Metafora coffee table by Massimo e Lella Vignelli for Casigliani, 1979 Metafora coffee table with four legs of different stones (marquinia, granite, white marble and travert...
Travertine, Granite, Marble
Metafora Travertine Coffee Table by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Vintage travertine "METAFORA" coffee table by Massimo Vignelli ciaca 1980.
Travertine
Travertine Vintage Coffee Table Metafora by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Travertine vintage coffee table Metafora by Massimo Vignelli in very good condition.
Travertine
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H 8.5 in W 42.5 in D 42.5 in
Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massimo & Lella Vignelli "Metafora" Italian Travertine Stone Coffee Table
Stone
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H 8.67 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1970s Italian Marble Travertine Metafora Coffee Table by Lella Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in London, London
Metafora coffee table By Lella and Massimo Vignelli Marble and travertine 3D shapes Cube, pyramid, sphere and cylinder Italy, 1979.
Travertine, Marble
Vignelli Metafora Coffee Table for Casigliani, Italy, 1979
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in London, GB
A stunning and sculptural Metafora coffee table designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli.
Travertine, Granite, Marble, Carrara Marble
1970s Massimo and Lella Vignelli Metafora Rectangular Coffee Table
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an sculptural coffee table by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, circa the 1970s. The Metamora Coffee Table showcases a juxtaposition of geometric shapes and ma...
Travertine, Marble
Metafora, Low Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Renens, CH
Metafora, Low Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani Iconic first edition "Metafora" low table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Italy, 1979. Composed of fo...
Travertine
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H 8.66 in W 35.4 in D 35.4 in
Metafora Travertine and Glass Square Coffee Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Metafora coffee table is an authentic vintage piece designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in 1979.
Travertine
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H 8.67 in Dm 39.38 in L 8.67 in
Martinelli Luce Metafora Coffee Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Italy, 1970
By Martinelli Luce, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Forms of the Euclidean geometry, the cube, the cylinder, and the pyramid, made of three different marbles and colours, represent the basis of the table finished with a big sheet of t...
Travertine, Marble
Mixed Marbles "Metafora" Table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in North Miami, FL
Four different geometric shapes, rendered in four different marbles, (in our four favorite colors of black, white, taupe, and sand), make up the base of Massimo and Lella Vignelli's ...
Travertine
Lella & Massimo Vignelli Metafora Travertine Coffee Table, 1979
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Grenoble, FR
Lella & Massimo Vignelli Metafora coffee table with travertine and glass 1979 The four elements can be positioned freely for a unique composition.
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H 8.67 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
"Metafora" Travertine Coffee Table 1970s Design by Lella & Massimo Vignelli
By Martinelli Luce, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Iconic coffee table Metafora design of the 1970s (1979 precisely) by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Martinelli Luce: each geometric piece, the cube, the cylinder, the sphere and the py...
Travertine
$5,641
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
De Sede DS-125 Sofa by Gert Lange in cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional and highly sculptural DS-125 sofa by Gert Lange for De Sede, Switzerland, circa 1980s. This iconic model exemplifies De Sede’s mastery of leather craftsmanship and arch...
Leather
Bagutta dining table by Henk Vos for Linteloo
By Linteloo
Located in amstelveen, NL
Linteloo Bagutta by Henk Vos , 2000 This beautiful design table is a unique creation by Henk Vos and produced by Linteloo. The model, called "Bagutta" exudes timeless elegance and h...
Oak, Teak, Walnut
$4,701 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...
Velvet
$1,951
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 22.84 in
Mario Bellini Area Curvea Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in amstelveen, NL
The Area Curvea table lamp, designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide in the 1970s, is a sculptural icon of Italian design. Its softly draped resin shade and curved metal arm create a ...
Metal
$7,052
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Introini “Pellicano” Sideboard for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Introini, Silvio Coppola
Located in amstelveen, NL
Italian modern “Pellicano” sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, circa 1960s. This long, credenza features a beautifully proportioned architectural form, finished in...
Ash, Lacquer
$4,466
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Paul Kingma slate and stone mosaic coffee table on steel base, 1967
By Paul Kingma
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking and sculptural coffee table by Dutch artist and designer Paul Kingma, 1967. This work features a hand-composed mosaic top made from carefully selected pieces of natural sla...
Stone, Slate
Finale 1790 Travertine Coffee Table by Peter Draenert, 1970s
By Peter Draenert
Located in amstelveen, NL
Finale 1790 travertine dining table by German designer Peter Draenert. From the 1970s. Characterized by its sculptural presence and refined materiality, this table embodies the perf...
Travertine
$4,701
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Italian Chrome Plated Sectional Sofa with Faux Fur, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Italian sectional sofa, chrome plated, faux fur, the 1970s It has a relaxed and easygoing appearance to match its comfort level. This design is a great addition to any sit...
Chrome
$7,640 / set
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four “Lira e Liuto” Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Exceptional set of four Lira e Liuto (Cassina CAB-K5) chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980s. These iconic chairs exemplify Bellini’s sculptural approach ...
Leather
$14,809Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.04 in D 22.64 in
Set of 2 One of a Kind Pierre Chapo "R40" cabinets in solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in amstelveen, NL
R40 Cabinets by Pierre Chapo in Solid Elm, France, 1970 . Extremely rare version of the R40 cabinets. Custom-made for a client's office in the 1970s. As far as we know there is only...
Elm
Mobichalet kitchen island/table in solid oak, Belgium, 1950s
By Mobichalet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mobichalet, kitchen table, oak, Belgium, 1950s The brutalist appearance of this rustic kitchen island/table is expressed through robust forms and strong lines. The viewer can follow...
Oak
$5,289
H 25.2 in W 137.8 in D 33.47 in
Modular Tan Leather "Jeep' Sectional Sofa by Anita Schmidt for Durlet, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning modular Jeep sofa designed by Anita Schmidt for Durlet in Belgium during the 1970s. This piece showcases the dedication to form, function, and ergonomics. This sofa featu...
Leather
Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s
By FIAM, Cini Boeri
Located in amstelveen, NL
Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1980s. This fantastic transparent 12mm glass chair is made of thick curved & hardened glas...
Glass
$2,644
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 21.26 in
Pencil reed and glass console table attr. to Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in amstelveen, NL
Fabulous console table in the style of Gabriella Crespi or Vivai del Sud from the 1970s. Consisting of twp pencil rattan-wrapped baluster pedestal bases and heavy tempered smoked gla...
Reed, Smoked Glass
$17,043
H 29.53 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS-19 black leather 4-seater 'Pagoda' Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS1-19, Pagoda, De Sede Switserland, 1970s Rare De Sede Pagoda four-seater sofa in newly upholstered black leather. The design is characterized by pointy edges that are noti...
Leather
$18,101Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set of 10 'Sail' dining chairs by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1973
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
'Sail' dining chairs, Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti, Itlay, 1973. This stunning set of ten 'Sail' chairs is a masterpiece of 1970s Italian design, created by Giovanni Offredi and produ...
Leather, Plastic
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.”
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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