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Austrian Midcentury Small Table in Wood with Glass Plate from Max Kment, 1950
Austrian Midcentury Small Table in Wood with Glass Plate from Max Kment, 1950

Austrian Midcentury Small Table in Wood with Glass Plate from Max Kment, 1950

By Max Kment, Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment

Located in Vienna, Austria

Werkstätten in Austria. The table is composed of wooden base made out of maple wood and a glass plate for the

Category

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

Materials

Maple

The Eclectic Cocktail Table
The Eclectic Cocktail Table

The Eclectic Cocktail Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Crafted from an array of layered veneers - walnut burl, cerajeira, ebony, maple, chestnut, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Marble

1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay
1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay

1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Nice étagère Sorrento of the period Art Deco, 1940 years of the 20th century. Top floor in burl

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Burl

Increible Table , 1950 , italian
Increible Table , 1950 , italian

Increible Table , 1950 , italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi
Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi

Robsjohn-Gibbings Biomorphic Cocktail Table w Interesting Anecdote of Noguchi

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, this stunning biomorphic cocktail table is a masterpiece of mid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock
Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock

Cowrie Inlay Sofa Side Table, Made in UK, Contemporary Craft & in Stock

Located in London, GB

The Cowrie Sofa Table brings a bold, sculptural presence to seating areas. Defined by angular lines

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Marble and Iron
Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Marble and Iron

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Marble and Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Italian table. Materials: iron and marble If you want to live in the golden years, this is the coffe

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian Table, 1950, Materials, Golden Iron and Mirror
Italian Table, 1950, Materials, Golden Iron and Mirror

Italian Table, 1950, Materials, Golden Iron and Mirror

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet
Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

Mid-Century Modern Birch Bentwood Side Or Coffee Table By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern side or coffee table by Thonet was manufactured by the Austrian bentwood

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Maple

Table in Wood, French, 1980
Table in Wood, French, 1980

Table in Wood, French, 1980

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

. Materials : wood. Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and sophisticated coffe table. You want to

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German

By Bauhaus

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated Coffe table. You want to live in the golden years, this

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German
Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German

Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus', German

By Bauhaus

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Materials : Wood and chrome Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated Coffe table

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table in Wood, French, 1930
Art Deco Table in Wood, French, 1930

Art Deco Table in Wood, French, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Coffe Table Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Maple and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Attrib. Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Italian Maple and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Attrib. Cesare Lacca, 1950s

Italian Maple and Smoked Glass Coffee Table, Attrib. Cesare Lacca, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Meda, MB

Elegant Italian coffee table crafted in the 1950s in light maple, featuring a smoked glass top and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Maple

Art Deco Table in Wood France, 1930
Art Deco Table in Wood France, 1930

Art Deco Table in Wood France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Increible Table 'Attributed Giacomo Sinopoli, Mercier Freres'
Increible Table 'Attributed Giacomo Sinopoli, Mercier Freres'

Increible Table 'Attributed Giacomo Sinopoli, Mercier Freres'

By Giacomo Sinopoli

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Table in Wood and Chrome, 1920, France
Table in Wood and Chrome, 1920, France

Table in Wood and Chrome, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table, France, 1930, Material, Wood
Art Deco Table, France, 1930, Material, Wood

Art Deco Table, France, 1930, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table, France, 1930, in Iron and Marble
Table, France, 1930, in Iron and Marble

Table, France, 1930, in Iron and Marble

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material : Wood
Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material : Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material : Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Three Tier Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus' German
Three Tier Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus' German

Three Tier Table 'Attributed to the Bauhaus' German

By Bauhaus

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

sophisticated Coffe table. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Marquetry and Wood
Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Marquetry and Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Marquetry and Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Frances Table Attributed to Maison Bagues Art Deco
Frances Table Attributed to Maison Bagues Art Deco

Frances Table Attributed to Maison Bagues Art Deco

By Maison Baguès

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

coffe table. Material: Bronze and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Table Italian in Wood, Glass and Mirror, 1950
Table Italian in Wood, Glass and Mirror, 1950

Table Italian in Wood, Glass and Mirror, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror

Table in wood and silver plated, 1930, France
Table in wood and silver plated, 1930, France

Table in wood and silver plated, 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Table in Wood and Black Glass, 1920, France
Table in Wood and Black Glass, 1920, France

Table in Wood and Black Glass, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Table in Wood, 1930, France, Style: Art Deco
Table in Wood, 1930, France, Style: Art Deco

Table in Wood, 1930, France, Style: Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Incredible Table Art Deco in Pickled Oak Wood, France, 1920
Incredible Table Art Deco in Pickled Oak Wood, France, 1920

Incredible Table Art Deco in Pickled Oak Wood, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Glass, Bronze and Iron
Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Glass, Bronze and Iron

Amaizing Italian Table 1960 in Glass, Bronze and Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

coffe table that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Table Art Deco, Italian, 1930, Materials, Wood and Bronze
Table Art Deco, Italian, 1930, Materials, Wood and Bronze

Table Art Deco, Italian, 1930, Materials, Wood and Bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench
Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench

Custom Heavy Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee Table Bench

By George Nelson, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Custom Built VeryHeavy Solid Maple & Walnut Mid Century Modern Striped Butcher Block Style Coffee

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood and bronze
Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood and bronze

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood and bronze

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Increible Table Style : Art Deco in Wood France, 1920
Increible Table Style : Art Deco in Wood France, 1920

Increible Table Style : Art Deco in Wood France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Materials: Iron and Mirror
Small Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Materials: Iron and Mirror

Small Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Materials: Iron and Mirror

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Table Art Deco 'Attributed to Maison Charles', Materials: Bronze and Glass
Table Art Deco 'Attributed to Maison Charles', Materials: Bronze and Glass

Table Art Deco 'Attributed to Maison Charles', Materials: Bronze and Glass

By Maison Charles

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood, Glass and Gold Leaf
Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood, Glass and Gold Leaf

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Wood, Glass and Gold Leaf

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Burl Walnut Birdseye Maple Two Tone Square Cut Corner Coffee Center Table MINT!
Burl Walnut Birdseye Maple Two Tone Square Cut Corner Coffee Center Table MINT!

Burl Walnut Birdseye Maple Two Tone Square Cut Corner Coffee Center Table MINT!

By Andrew Szoeke, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Burl walnut birdseye maple two tone square cut corner coffee center table MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Burl, Birdseye Maple

"Similar Table at Radio City Music Hall" , Attributed to Donald Deskey, Art Deco
"Similar Table at Radio City Music Hall" , Attributed to Donald Deskey, Art Deco

"Similar Table at Radio City Music Hall" , Attributed to Donald Deskey, Art Deco

By Donald Deskey

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

coffe table. Material: Chromed and marble Style: Art Deco Country: American If you want to live in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Dyed maple burl veneer patchwork coffee or side table, red orange color.
Dyed maple burl veneer patchwork coffee or side table, red orange color.

Dyed maple burl veneer patchwork coffee or side table, red orange color.

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Greensboro, NC

This dyed patchwork maple burl coffee or side table was produced by Thayer Coggin, circa 2010

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style End Table
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style End Table

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style End Table

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

refinished Mid-Century table with unusual edges along the tabletop show quality craftsmanship. This versatile

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Maple

Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs, Square Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs, Square Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs, Square Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light Maple wood table that can be customized to any shape, size and color

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light Maple table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Yellow Hairpin Legs Circle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Yellow Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Yellow Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Red Hairpin Legs Square Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Red Hairpin Legs Square Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Red Hairpin Legs Square Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Gold Hairpin Legs Circle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Gold Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Gold Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Square Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Square Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Square Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Green Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Black Hairpin Legs Square Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Black Hairpin Legs Square Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Black Hairpin Legs Square Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Maple Williams Dining Table White Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Circle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Orange Hairpin Legs Circle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Pink Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Rectangle Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Maple Williams Dining Table Grey Hairpin Legs Oval Top

Located in Cincinnati, US

A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Steel

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Mid Century Coffee Table Maple For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century coffee table maple for your home. Frequently made of wood, maple and metal, every mid century coffee table maple was constructed with great care. Find 205 options for an antique or vintage mid century coffee table maple now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century coffee table maple you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century coffee table maple made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century coffee table maple over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Winchendon Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Coffee Table Maple?

Prices for a mid century coffee table maple start at $450 and top out at $38,700 with the average selling for $2,445.

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.