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Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass
Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

Italian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Italian coffee table from the 70's in dark walnut wood. The coffee table features beautiful clean lines.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dark Wood Heywood Wakefield Swivel Round Coffee Table
Dark Wood Heywood Wakefield Swivel Round Coffee Table

Dark Wood Heywood Wakefield Swivel Round Coffee Table

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A handsome round dark oak small coffee table by Heywood Wakefield having 4 splayed legs and a top that swivels.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brazilian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass
Brazilian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

Brazilian Coffee Table in Wood and Dark Glass

Located in Milano, IT

Extraordinary coffee table or smoking table of Brazilian manufacture from the 60's. Egregious realization and workmanship of curved wood. The coffee table in the table top we find a ...

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table in a Dark Finish on Birch
Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table in a Dark Finish on Birch

Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group Coffee Table in a Dark Finish on Birch

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern McCobb Planner Group coffee table in a dark finish on birch, 4 foot coffee table with angled tapered dowel legs.

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

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Deep Dark Teak Lattice Coffee Table, C. 1960's
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Deep Dark Teak Lattice Coffee Table, C. 1960's

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Deep Dark Teak Lattice Coffee Table, C. 1960's

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Scandinavian Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Designs Criss Cross Solid Teak Bench, 1960's. Beautiful deep dark vintage Teak patina. With linear legs. Classic. Versatile. Bedroom...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Solid Oak Coffee Table, Waterfall Design, Dark Oak Finish
Solid Oak Coffee Table, Waterfall Design, Dark Oak Finish

Solid Oak Coffee Table, Waterfall Design, Dark Oak Finish

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a solid oak, handcrafted coffee table with a lovely ceruse finish. The waterfall is lightly curved inward. All edges are softly rounded. A very strong and sturdy, yet refin...

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Paul Kingma Dark Rectangular Coffee Table, the Netherlands, 1989
Paul Kingma Dark Rectangular Coffee Table, the Netherlands, 1989

Paul Kingma Dark Rectangular Coffee Table, the Netherlands, 1989

By Paul Kingma

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful rectangular shaped coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands 1989.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass

Sculptural Eye Shaped Dark Marble Coffee Table, Italy, 1970
Sculptural Eye Shaped Dark Marble Coffee Table, Italy, 1970

Sculptural Eye Shaped Dark Marble Coffee Table, Italy, 1970

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful sculptural marble coffee table, Italy, 1970. The heavy eye-shaped marble top rests on two triangular marble bases. These triangular legs have three built-in layers. The end...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Dark-Brown Italian Glass Top Coffee Table, Walnut Sofa Table
20th Century Dark-Brown Italian Glass Top Coffee Table, Walnut Sofa Table

20th Century Dark-Brown Italian Glass Top Coffee Table, Walnut Sofa Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian rectangular, low coffee table made of hand carved Walnut with a glass top, in good condition.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Sculptural Coffee Table with White Base and Dark Glass Top, 1960s
Sculptural Coffee Table with White Base and Dark Glass Top, 1960s

Sculptural Coffee Table with White Base and Dark Glass Top, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Den Haag, NL

Sculptural coffee table with white base and dark glass top, 1960s.

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

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Italian Dark Brown Wooden Coffee Table with Bottle Holders, 1970s
Midcentury Italian Dark Brown Wooden Coffee Table with Bottle Holders, 1970s

Midcentury Italian Dark Brown Wooden Coffee Table with Bottle Holders, 1970s

By Luigi Sormani and Casabella Design Miami

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing mid-century dark brown wooden coffee table with four bottle holders. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This piece is wonderful because it seems ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

Rectangular Single Pedestal Base Dark Green to Black Marble Top Coffee Table
Rectangular Single Pedestal Base Dark Green to Black Marble Top Coffee Table

Rectangular Single Pedestal Base Dark Green to Black Marble Top Coffee Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century Italian modern dark green almost black with white veins marble top coffee table.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

1970s Jean Maneval Style Coffee Table, Dark Wenge Wood & Black Glass Top
1970s Jean Maneval Style Coffee Table, Dark Wenge Wood & Black Glass Top

1970s Jean Maneval Style Coffee Table, Dark Wenge Wood & Black Glass Top

By Jean Maneval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maneval style low and stealth 1970's dark wenge coffee table with inset black back painted glass top and lower magazine shelf. In original condition with visible wear, including heav...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wenge

Mid-Century Italian Square Dark Red Coffee Table by Mario Sabot 1970s
Mid-Century Italian Square Dark Red Coffee Table by Mario Sabot 1970s

Mid-Century Italian Square Dark Red Coffee Table by Mario Sabot 1970s

By Mario Sabot

Located in Salzburg, AT

Square dark red lacquered and polished steel (corner caps) coffee, cocktail table designed by Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Mario Sabot. Rare in this size and color, wonderful con...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large 5' Square Solid Oak Dark Espresso Walnut Finish Pegged Legs Coffee Table
Large 5' Square Solid Oak Dark Espresso Walnut Finish Pegged Legs Coffee Table

Large 5' Square Solid Oak Dark Espresso Walnut Finish Pegged Legs Coffee Table

By Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large 5' Square Solid Oak Dark Espresso Walnut Finish Pegged Legs Coffee Table

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Slate & Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960s
Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Slate & Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960s

Eames for Herman Miller Dark Gray Slate & Cast Aluminum Coffee Table, 1960s

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Classic Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller slate top and cast aluminum end table. Featuring a round thick lightly textured surface natural charcoal slate, black column on cast a...

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

Materials

Slate, Aluminum

Dark Plum Shellac Rectangular Wood Coffee Table by B&B Italia - Available Now
Dark Plum Shellac Rectangular Wood Coffee Table by B&B Italia - Available Now

Dark Plum Shellac Rectangular Wood Coffee Table by B&B Italia - Available Now

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Tulsa, OK

Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia’s Maxalto Collection, the Recipio ‘14 small rectangle coffee table is part of a collection of tables, consoles, and desks in various size...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Italian Coffee Table Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Pink Dark Glass and Brass
Italian Coffee Table Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Pink Dark Glass and Brass

Italian Coffee Table Attr. to Osvaldo Borsani in Pink Dark Glass and Brass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and elegant Italian wood coffee table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 20th century. Note its Particular triangular shape with rounded corners. Its structure is made ...

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table 36" Glass Top in Dark Bronze
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table 36" Glass Top in Dark Bronze

1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Coffee Table 36" Glass Top in Dark Bronze

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Platner Coffee Table, originally designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This early example dates to the 1960s. The design features a nickel-chromed steel base, and h...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Philippe Hurel Large Low Solid Oak Coffee Table Dark Brown Finish Made in France
Philippe Hurel Large Low Solid Oak Coffee Table Dark Brown Finish Made in France

Philippe Hurel Large Low Solid Oak Coffee Table Dark Brown Finish Made in France

By Philippe Hurel

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Philippe Hurel solid large low white oak coffee table dark brown finish, made in France. Great grain and details very solid and heavy. Great design. Stamped labeled under t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Oak

Coffee Table in Rosewood and Dark Tiles, Designed by Tue Poulsen from the 1970s
Coffee Table in Rosewood and Dark Tiles, Designed by Tue Poulsen from the 1970s

Coffee Table in Rosewood and Dark Tiles, Designed by Tue Poulsen from the 1970s

By Tue Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Coffee table in rosewood and dark tiles, designed by Tue Poulsen from the 1970s. The table is in great vintage condition. Measures: H 45 cm, W 134 cm and D 80 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rosewood

Dark Brown Resin Table with Petrified Wood Inclusions, Belgium, 1970
Dark Brown Resin Table with Petrified Wood Inclusions, Belgium, 1970

Dark Brown Resin Table with Petrified Wood Inclusions, Belgium, 1970

By Etienne Allemeersch

Located in Brussels, BE

Low table with a dark brown resin top showing three petrified wood slices (Arizona) included. Resting on a four square legs black lacquer wooden base. By Etienne Allemeersch, Belgi...

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood, Petrified Wood

Tom Dixon Low Dark Oak Slab Side Tables, Set of 2
Tom Dixon Low Dark Oak Slab Side Tables, Set of 2

Tom Dixon Low Dark Oak Slab Side Tables, Set of 2

By Tom Dixon

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the Slab collection combines quality materials with a sleek aesthetic. Constructed from solid c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist round table with a dark fossil stone top Germany 1970s
Brutalist round table with a dark fossil stone top Germany 1970s

Brutalist round table with a dark fossil stone top Germany 1970s

Located in Berlin, DE

Brutalist round three-legged table with a dark fossil stone top and an oak frame. The top features a textured fossil stone slab, showcasing visible embedded fossils. It is held withi...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Midcentury Italian Dark Wood Framed Cocktail Table with Smoke Colored Glass
Midcentury Italian Dark Wood Framed Cocktail Table with Smoke Colored Glass

Midcentury Italian Dark Wood Framed Cocktail Table with Smoke Colored Glass

Located in Troy, MI

Italian cocktail table has a dark stained wood frame with smoke colored glass top, circa 1970s. Flat, rectangular legs are oriented with one affixed to each short side one on each lo...

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Grand Scale Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Tables in Dark Mahogany
Pair of Grand Scale Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Tables in Dark Mahogany

Pair of Grand Scale Edward Wormley for Dunbar Parsons Tables in Dark Mahogany

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful pair of Dunbar Parsons tables designed by Ed Wormley. Both tables retain the original Dunbar badge on the underside.

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

Materials

Mahogany

Five Poul Kjærholm PK9 Chairs, Dark Brown Leather, 1985 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Five Poul Kjærholm PK9 Chairs, Dark Brown Leather, 1985 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Five Poul Kjærholm PK9 Chairs, Dark Brown Leather, 1985 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Munster, NRW

Five Poul Kjærholm - PK9 Dining Chairs - 1985 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in dark brown leather. The legendary PK9 chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1960. It is said, that Kjaerholm...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Italian Post Modern Dark Travertine Cube End Tables or Coffee Table
Midcentury Italian Post Modern Dark Travertine Cube End Tables or Coffee Table

Midcentury Italian Post Modern Dark Travertine Cube End Tables or Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A simple pair of Classic cube tables from Italy circa 1980s. These feature solid travertine construction. Price includes the pair as shown.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine

Burmese Vintage Long Coffee Table with Geometric Parclose Design and Dark Patina
Burmese Vintage Long Coffee Table with Geometric Parclose Design and Dark Patina

Burmese Vintage Long Coffee Table with Geometric Parclose Design and Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Burmese long coffee table from the mid-20th century, with geometric design and opium mat insert. Born in Burma during the midcentury period, this long vintage coffee table ...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

chinese modern dark mahogany and marble coffee table
chinese modern dark mahogany and marble coffee table

chinese modern dark mahogany and marble coffee table

Located in New York, NY

round coffee table with broad mahogany border around white marble, geometric stickwork base

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1960s Dark Walnut Coffee Table with Inlay
1960s Dark Walnut Coffee Table with Inlay

1960s Dark Walnut Coffee Table with Inlay

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, 1960s dark walnut coffee table with blonde wood inlay. Marked: Mersman.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Iris Coffee Table with Glass, Dark Bronze Finish
Iris Coffee Table with Glass, Dark Bronze Finish

Iris Coffee Table with Glass, Dark Bronze Finish

By Amorph Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The base dimensions: 44" L x 20" W x 15" H Glass thickness: 1/2" thick Glass dimensions: 55" L x 26" W. About Amorph: Amorph is a design and manufacturing company based in Los Ang...

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Dark Oak Wooden Coffee Table Reversible Table Top Mint Green 1950s
Dark Oak Wooden Coffee Table Reversible Table Top Mint Green 1950s

Dark Oak Wooden Coffee Table Reversible Table Top Mint Green 1950s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Dark oak wooden coffee table with reversible table top (teak or formica mint green). Under shelve for magazines.

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

Materials

Formica, Teak, Wood

Large dark wooden Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. Haslev Mobelsnedkeri 1950s
Large dark wooden Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. Haslev Mobelsnedkeri 1950s

Large dark wooden Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr. Haslev Mobelsnedkeri 1950s

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Large dark wooden coffee table by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in the late 1950s - Minimalist Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table in very good condition!

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

Materials

Wood

Dark Wooden Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s
Dark Wooden Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s

Dark Wooden Coffee Table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Dark wooden coffee table by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s - gorgeous coffee table with Royal Copenhagen tiles, in very good vintage condition. An exquisite mid ce...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Dark Brown Lacquer Table circa 1970
Dark Brown Lacquer Table circa 1970

Dark Brown Lacquer Table circa 1970

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Brussels, BE

Dark brown lacquer table circa 1970 with drawer and chromed metal and brass details.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dark Oak Wood and Brass Cocktail Table
Dark Oak Wood and Brass Cocktail Table

Dark Oak Wood and Brass Cocktail Table

By Sabin Ousey

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Handcrafted "El Matador" cocktail table by Los Angeles artist Sabin. Double espresso oak finish table top on satin-brass plated steel base.

Category

2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Hexagonal Occasional Tables in Dark Lacquered and Parchment Tops
Pair of Hexagonal Occasional Tables in Dark Lacquered and Parchment Tops

Pair of Hexagonal Occasional Tables in Dark Lacquered and Parchment Tops

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Pair of occasional tables. Lacquered wood with finished dark parchment tops. Price is for this pair of tables. Another pair (different colors) is also available.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sinopoli for Liwan's Rome Italian Brass and Dark Blue Glass Low Table, 1970s
Sinopoli for Liwan's Rome Italian Brass and Dark Blue Glass Low Table, 1970s

Sinopoli for Liwan's Rome Italian Brass and Dark Blue Glass Low Table, 1970s

By Giacomo Sinopoli, Liwan's Rome

Located in Carpi, Modena

Vintage Italian large cocktail table, made of satin brass and dark blue glass, this combination of materials creates a strong visual impact. The geometric line and the perfect exe...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

A Fine and Rare Dark Walnut Sculptural Low Table, attributed to Harvey Probber
A Fine and Rare Dark Walnut Sculptural Low Table, attributed to Harvey Probber

A Fine and Rare Dark Walnut Sculptural Low Table, attributed to Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hollywood, FL

the rectangular glass above a highly sculptural and stylized base with pierced geometric cutouts

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

Stressless Leather Wood Coffee Table Dark Brown Cream Table Stool
Stressless Leather Wood Coffee Table Dark Brown Cream Table Stool

Stressless Leather Wood Coffee Table Dark Brown Cream Table Stool

Located in Cologne, DE

We present to you a Stressless leather wood coffee table dark brown cream table stool. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth 51 Width 95 Height 47.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather

"Smoky Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table Ft. Dark Oak Glass by Grzegorz Majka
"Smoky Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table Ft. Dark Oak Glass by Grzegorz Majka

"Smoky Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table Ft. Dark Oak Glass by Grzegorz Majka

By Grzegorz Majka

Located in London, GB

"The Smoky Eclipse" Contemporary Coffee Table ft hand-blown glass base and solid oiled oak top. The total eclipse of every interior? With this astounding table everything is possibl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

Turning Table by Theresa Arns, Coffee Table with Storage in Dark Oak and Brass
Turning Table by Theresa Arns, Coffee Table with Storage in Dark Oak and Brass

Turning Table by Theresa Arns, Coffee Table with Storage in Dark Oak and Brass

By Theresa Arns

Located in San Marcos, CA

German designer Theresa Arns set out to design a simple side table with built-in storage space for magazines, remotes, extra chargers, gum and chocolate, or whatever you need at hand...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

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Modern Dark Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern dark coffee table for your home. Each modern dark coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Find 670 options for an antique or vintage modern dark coffee table now, or shop our selection of 401 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modern dark coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern dark coffee table, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern dark coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Roger Capron, Greenapple and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Modern Dark Coffee Table?

Prices for a modern dark coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $97,198, while the average can fetch as much as $2,952.

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 Modern Dark Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.