Off White Coffee Table
1960s White Organic Modern Abstract Centerpiece Bowl Cigar Ashtray Jouve Dish
By Lapid
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A deep off-white coffee table pottery bowl with abstract volcanic bottom interior. Heavily
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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.82 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
Handmade Off-White Ceramic Coffee Table with Oak Top
Located in Braga, PT
This coffee table pairs a bold ceramic pedestal base with a solid oak top, offering both presence
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2010s Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Ivory Wave Off-White Oval Coffee Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
Ivory Wave Off-White Oval Coffee Table by Perler
Dimensions: D 58 x W 120 x H 60 cm.
Materials
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2010s Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Other
Asian Contemporary Style Off-White Raffia Wrapped Curved Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Contemporary style off-white painted raffia wrapped curved coffee table featuring a low tier
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20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paint
Jean Claude Dresse Rectangular Coffee Table in Off-White Resin
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Claude Dresse, coffee table, resin, lacquered steel, Belgium, 1970s
This eccentric coffee
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Eero Saarinen Off White Tulip Base Coffee Table Knoll Associates 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Tulip Coffee or Cocktail Table for Knoll, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$2,100
H 15.75 in Dm 24 in
Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Thick Cream Off-White Lacquer Coffee Table
By Enrique Garcel, Robert Kuo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Thick Cream Off-White Lacquer Enamel Coffee Table MINT!
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Enamel
$9,800
H 17 in W 28 in D 58 in
Organic Modern Accent Square Center Coffee Table Oak Wood White Lacquer One-Off
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, this elegant coffee table is handcrafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
$3,422 Sale Price
70% Off
H 11.82 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Edward Wormley Dubar off White Leather Top Dark Walnut Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar large round off-white leather too dark walnut base cocktail table, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, White, Wood, Mirror, USA, 1950s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Manhasset, NY
An off-white paint decorated coffee - low table by Grosfeld House. The pilaster column base
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
$2,900
H 18 in W 47 in D 25 in
1960s Artemide Bacco Bar Cart Sergio Mazza Design - Off white plastic and glass
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
design and practical utility.
item. mobile bar, coffee table
model. bacco
designer. sergio mazza
maker
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$1,561
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Handmade Off-White Ceramic Coffee Table Walnut Tabletop
Located in Braga, PT
This handcrafted coffee table combines a sculptural ceramic base with a solid walnut top, balancing
Category
2010s Portuguese Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak
Handmade Off-White Ceramic Coffee Table Oak Tabletop
Located in Braga, PT
This handcrafted coffee table combines a sculptural ceramic base with a solid oak top, balancing
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2010s Portuguese Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak
Lacquered linen waterfall side or coffee table with gold metal bands, USA 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
Lacquered off white linen waterfall side or coffee table with gold metal bands, USA 1980s. Karl
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$819
H 23.23 in W 32.29 in D 20.08 in
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Contemporary Resin Coffee Table "Seashells" on Off-White Satin Steel Base
By Viscosity Art & Resin Gallery
Located in KIFISIA, GR
Unique handmade coffee table and part of Viscosity Art & Resin Gallery collection. The tabletop is
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2010s Greek Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Harbour Column Dining Table, Off White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour Column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Bar Table, Table Top in Off-White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Bar Table, 24"x28" Table Top in off White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Counter Table, 24"x28" Table Top in Off-White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour Column table is available with three tabletop sizes, two-round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Bar Table, 24" Table Top in Off-White Estremoz Marble
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour Column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Dining Table, 42" in Round Table Top in Off-White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The Harbour column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Off-Cut Three Limited Edition Coffee Table in Green Marble and White Marble
By Raw Material
Located in Firenze, IT
Off-cut three coffee table by Raw Material
Materials: moss green marble and mist white marble
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2010s Indian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Harbour Column Counter Table, Table Top in Off-White Marble
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The harbour column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two rounds and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Column Counter Table, 32" Table Top in Off-White
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
The harbour column table is available with three tabletop sizes: two round and one rectangular
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Jean Maneval Mod Space Age Coffee Table with Rattan Basket Storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Off-white coffee table with rattan basket storage. Funky mod square cutout access to inset rattan
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Synthetic
Postmodern Coffee Table Black Painted Frame Off White Trapezoid Legs Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! Hahaha!! Okay, this is a FABULOUS vintage coffee table with unique off white painted trapezoid shaped
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.5 in W 57 in D 25 in
Willy Rizzo Alveo Coffee Table in Off White and Brass, Italy 1972
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic off white laminated coffee table by Willy Rizzo, Italy 1972. Original documented Rizzo
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare 1980s Modern Off-White Square Coffee Table with Storage by Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This coffee table manufactured by the famous Dutch label Pastoe probably dates back to the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 34.85 in D 34.85 in
Mid-Century Green Octagon Onyx Coffee Table with Round Off-White Wood Base, 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful midcentury coffee table was made in the 1970s in Germany.
The top has an octagon
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx
H 18.9 in W 42.13 in D 42.13 in
Free Form 1970s Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique abstract off white lacquered coffee table with sturdy cylindrical base. Rounded edges and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Grosfeld House Coffee Low Table
By Grosfeld House
Located in Manhasset, NY
An off white paint decorated coffee - low table by Grosfeld House. The pilaster column base
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Elegant off-white lacquered wood and glass coffee table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Post Modern Faux Marble Coffee Table, Circa 1970s
By Directional
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This gorgeous off-white faux marble coffee table is from the 1970s, and stamped 'made in Italy' and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Italian Coffee Table Marble-Top on Metal Frame
Located in London, GB
Marble coffee table, off-white with peach color veins, is cut in free form geometrical shape. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Artimeta Style Off-White Enameled Metal Nesting Coffee Tables
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century nesting coffee tables with glass tops and off-white enameled metal frame. Tables can be
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.938 in W 22.375 in D 18.5 in
Bench / Coffee Table in Off White / Ivory by Yves Behar for Orange 22
By Yves Behar
Located in Kansas City, MO
Bench or coffee table in white powder coated aluminum designed by Yves Behar for Orange 22. Very
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Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Beautifully Patinated Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table, Red and Off White
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Milo Baughman checkerboard coffee table for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Retains the original black and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 10.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Brutalist Kingma One-Off White Marble and Brass Artwork Coffee Table
By Marcus Kingma
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic and unique kingma stone art marble coffee table with metal foot. Made and signed in the
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Late 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass, Steel
H 15.75 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Contemporary Thai Off-White Rattan Drum Design Coffee Table with Spindle Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A contemporary Thai off-white painted rattan coffee table with drum design. We have more tables
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Off-White Travertine Square Coffee Table on a Chrome Base, France, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Off-white and beige travertine square coffee table on a chrome base, France, 1970s.
Made out of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Square Off-White Travertine / Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A square travertine coffee table with clean design lines. This table is circa 1980s and made in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Vintage Wool Rug Cube Style Cocktail Ottoman in Black and Off-White
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage wool rug cube style ottoman in black and off-white
Custom design rug ottoman
Size: 72" W
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wool
Off-White Paul Kingma Coffee Tables, Set of Two, 1982
By Paul Kingma
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Rare square coffee table designed and created by Paul Kingma in off-white, 1982. Sculptor Paul
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete, Bronze, Iron
Rare Set Paul Kingma Coffee Table’S in Off-White, 1986
By Paul Kingma
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Rare rectangular and square coffee table designed and created by Paul Kingma in off-white, 1986
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Off white lacquered coffee table and Bar by Jean Claude Mahey
Located in New York, NY
Large off white lacquered table which opens to reveal spaces to hold bottles and glasses. Designed
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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Early Edition Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
coffee table.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of small Diskometal Vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An
* Pair (2) metal vases with opening shaped as figure-eight (from top down)
* Designer: Just Andersen
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Art Deco Nightstand Paolo Buffa Attributed Walnut Burl Inlaid Cantù
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco 1930s bedside table in walnut, veneer and burl walnut inlaid, Paolo Buffa design attributed, with originals golden bronze accessories. Very beautiful and unobtainable.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$4,563
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
Italian Modernist Live Edge Travertine Coffee Table by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage Italian modernist travertine coffee table manufactured by Stone International in Italy, circa 1970s. The combination of the natural minerals that make up the traver...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
$3,695
H 16 in W 52 in D 28 in
Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disco Metal, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen Art Deco vase in disco metal.
1940s.
In excellent condition with fine patina.
Model D1522.
Dimensions: H 10 x D 9.0 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare collectible vintage lounge Copacabana chair by iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot composed of curved tubular steel legs and structure. This particular edition is distingui...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$13,210
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” dining chairs for Giovannetti, ash and straw, Italy, 1970, set of six.
Designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970, the “Toscanolla” chair has a presen...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
$20,100 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Custom Made Reclaimed Wood De Luz Dining Table 98"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 98”w x 39-1/2”d x 30”h
These reclaimed timbers show in its most primal, natural form. The artisanal construction methods highlight the woods beautiful grain pattern & knots an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
Toso Mid-Century Pair of Aquamarine Murano Glass Table Lamps Faceted, 1994s
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Compact and very solid table lamps, small but effective, the beauty of this is its faceted surface that create reflects and many shades of color.
In the picture a pair of aquamarine...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,620 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 7.09 in
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings.
A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MiD CENTURY MODERN MAISON BAGUES GUERIDON OCCASIONAL TABLE
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
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Please note ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,060
H 23.23 in Dm 18.31 in
Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Japanese hinoki wood Kotatsu coffee table from the mid 20th century with square openwork top, linear silhouette and natural finish. Behold the Zen serenity encapsulated in ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded metal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home.
* A metal casket / jewellery box with a...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Low Minimalist White Washed Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table hand carved from a single suar wood log. The legs and top are carved from one piece of wood with no joins. Bleached and finished with a light white wash. Full dimensions...
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2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Park Night Stands in Uniform Olive Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Lacquer
$6,125 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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Off White Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the off white coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An off white coffee table — often made from wood, stone and limestone — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage off white coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the off white coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right off white coffee table, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made off white coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Raw Material are consistently popular.
How Much is a Off White Coffee Table?
Prices for an off white coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,653.
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 Off White Coffee Table
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 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.
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