French Mid-Century Latticed Steel & Travertine Cocktail Table by Airborne
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Elegant French Midcentury 1960's Modernist coffee table by Airborne International circa 1960
Travertine, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table with Travertine Tiles by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking mid-century modern coffee table crafted in rich walnut by Lane, featuring inset
Travertine, Brass
Mid Century Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Octagonal Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 60 wide x 36 deep x 16
Travertine
Mid-Century Travertine Walnut Base Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb Travertine and walnut Coffee Table with modernist design of remarkable quality. Features a
Travertine
Stone International Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table
By Stone International
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stone International Mid Century Travertine Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 53.5 wide x
Travertine
Mid-Century Italian Baroque Painted Coffee Table with Travertine
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century Italian Baroque painted coffee table with travertine features a whimsical carving of a
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Square Coffee Table, Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern travertine square coffee table ~ Side table is the perfect choice for a clean
Travertine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant 1970s Italian travertine coffee table in fantastic condition. This beauty will
Travertine
Travertine and Burl Coffee Table with Brass Accents Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted with a blend of travertine and burl wood, this mid-century coffee table screams
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Travertine Coffee Table with Brass Inlays, 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and absolutely fantastic coffee table attributed to Willy Rizzo. The table has a fantastic
Travertine, Brass
1970s Square Travertine Coffee Table with Beautiful Unhoned Edge Mid Century
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a beautiful unhoned edge, this 1970s square travertine coffee table adds a touch of
Travertine
Mid-Century Italian Travertine and Glass Adjustable Coffee Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-Century Italian travertine coffee table. With geometric legs and a glass top. Height is
Travertine
Italian Mid-Century Travertine Marble Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Travertine Marble Coffee Table with Metal Base, 1970 Mid-century coffee or
Travertine, Iron
1990s Mid Century Rectangular Travertine and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Travertine & Chrome Coffee Table Crafted in the United States, this stunning mid
Travertine, Chrome
Mid Century Coffee Table in Travertine, Italy 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
Rectangular coffee table with a removable top with chamfered edges in travertine. The foot of the
Travertine
Mid-Century Saporiti Inspired Travertine Coffee or Side Table with Glass Top
By Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Saporiti inspired coffee table with square travertine pedestal base and thick
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Coffee Table With Polished Edge Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Travertine base coffee or cocktail table with long center travertine support and 1/2” polished edge
Travertine
Lane Rhythm Mid Century Travertine Top Square Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane rhythm mid century travertine top square coffee table This table measures: 28.5 wide x 28.5
Travertine
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Round Coffee Table in Travertine, Italy, 1950's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Introducing a remarkable coffee table from the golden era of Italian design - the 1950s. This
Travertine
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table with Travertine Inset and Cane Shelf by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful large rectangular coffee table circa 1950s by Heritage. Walnut with a travertine inset
Travertine
Stone International Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
By Stone International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing Italian coffee table with natural and porous travertine edging. The simplicity of the
Travertine, Marble
Travertine and Brass Mid-Century French Side or Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A small coffee table or side table. France, c1960s. Naturally patinated brass and
Travertine, Brass
Italian coffee table in travertine with fossils
Located in Ranst, VAN
Large Italian vintage coffee table in travertine. The coffee table is designed in an octagon shape
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Square shaped Coffee Table in Travertine, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning and sleek Mid Century Modern coffee table in travertine
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Travertine and Metal Coffee Table Willy Rizzo Style
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 14.5” x W 25.1” x D 25.1” Mid-Century Modern marble coffee side table in the style
Travertine
Widdicomb Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table by Dale Ford Mid Century
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted from a stunning combination of travertine and walnut, the Widdicomb Coffee Table
Travertine
Italian Mid-Century Round Travertine and Black Metal Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Round travertine and black metal coffee table, 1970s Round coffee table with
Travertine, Metal
1970s Travertine Coffee Table
Located in London, London
1970s travertine coffee table A striking 1970s travertine coffee table with a bold architectural
Travertine
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Travertine Base Coffee Table Glass Top
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s rectangle travertine and glass coffee table. Sturdy and heavy travertine base with a
Travertine
1970s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
This striking Italian travertine coffee table exemplifies the sculptural minimalism and
Travertine
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vintage chrome travertine table from the 1970s, with a heavy steel base.
Travertine
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table This coffee
Travertine
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Mid Century Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table This coffee
Travertine
Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very elegant Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine. The beautiful rectangle shaped
Travertine
Vintage Travertine Coffee Table With Angled Edge 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
. DIMENSIONS: 39.5ʺW × 39.5ʺD × 17.5ʺH STYLES: Mid-Century ModernModernPostmodern TABLE SHAPE: Square PERIOD
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Brass Base on Wheels Travertine Top Expandable Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass base on wheels travertine top coffee table with iron shape expandable extensions or leaves
Travertine, Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful Italian Travertine coffee table with top that lifts off base.
Travertine
Paul McCobb Travertine and Brass Coffee Table Mid Century Modern circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Coffee Table in Travertine and Brass, designed by Paul McCobb, American, circa 1950s. It
Travertine, Brass, Metal
Travertine Coffee Table 1970s, Italy
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table with two triangular reeded bases. Beautiful natural travertine
Travertine
Travertine coffee table, italy 70s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Travertine coffee table, italy 70s. Solid travertine top and “tripod” base. The top is square with
Travertine
Vintage Coffee Table in Travertine and Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive coffee table combines a geometric travertine base with a large glass top, making
Travertine
Italian Modernist Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Italian modernist travertine coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination
Travertine
Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table with a beveled oval glass top and stepped travertine bases in the
Travertine
Monumental Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage monumental Italian travertine coffee table designed in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination
Travertine
1980s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and elegant Italian travertine coffee table with brass details.
Travertine
1980s Vintage Travertine Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely coffee unfilled travertine coffee table with 4 oval legs which fit into slots on the top for
Travertine
Gio Ponti Travertine Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Highland, IN
Sublime mid-century Italian design at its best, this coffee table by Gio Ponti by Singer & Son
Travertine
$11,500 / item
Square travertine veneer coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Square travertine veneer coffee table with "rip" center.
Travertine
Block form travertine coffee table
Located in New York, NY
Block form travertine coffee table with wooden recessed shelves. 86.5" wide - fully extended.
Travertine
Danish Modern Travertine Top & Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
This classic Mid-20th Century square coffee table consists of a travertine top and a rosewood base
Travertine
Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian coffee or side table handcrafted out of travertine, 1980s. Two beautiful shaped
Travertine
Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very elegant Italian coffee table handcrafted out of travertine. The beautiful square top is
Travertine
Italian Travertine Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and rare Italian coffee table, fabricated in the 80's. Two beautiful shaped plates on
Travertine
Large Vintage Italian Travertine Coffee Table With Plinth Base
Located in Elkton, MD
Italian travertine coffee table with a two-piece construction, featuring a rectangular tabletop and
Travertine
Sculptural 1970s Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Located in amstelveen, NL
A striking vintage coffee table crafted in Italy during the 1970s. Made from natural travertine
Travertine
Italian Rectangular Travertine Coffee Table with Iron Base, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian coffee table defined by a rectangular travertine top, featuring subtle, fluid
Travertine, Iron
$2,149 / item
Vintage travertine coffee table Italy , 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table with a clear oval glass top and stepped travertine bases in the
Travertine
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
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