LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM COFFEE TABLE WiTH CANE INSET TOP J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
This opium coffee table is large in size, designed to serve as a centrepiece in a living room or lounge area.
Cane, Hardwood
Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design "Opium" Coffee Table in Bamboo by Axel Vervoordt.
Bamboo, Oak
19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table, Carved Design
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century, Oriental Hardwood Coffee Table, Or Opium Table, Having Well Figured Panelled Rectangular Top Over Attractively Carved Pierced Frieze, Flanked B...
Hardwood
Late Victorian Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table, China, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Normally referred to as opium tables due to their similarity in design to other tables used in China during the 18th and 19th centuries for people to sit on the floor and smoke opium...
Hardwood
Late Qing Dynasty Opium Mat Coffee Table with Inset Rattan Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period opium mat coffee table from the early 20th century, with woven rattan inset top, carved apron and scrolling legs.
Rattan, Wood
A Chinese Opium Table, 1930s
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese hardwood opium table, circa 1930s. 39 ¾ inches wide by 16 inches deep by 14 inches tall
Hardwood
Japanese Mahogany Hand Carved Coffee or Opium Table with Silver Inlay
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant rectangular coffee table or opium table made in solid mahogany with beautiful grain.
Silver
Qing Dynasty Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Distressing
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with hand-woven rattan top and original lacquer.
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Bed Coffee Table with Rattan Insert, Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty period opium bed coffee table from the 19th century, with rattan insert and scrolling legs.
Rattan, Wood
Antique Chinese Elm Opium Bed Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top and Scroll Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Originally designed as an opium bed, the piece now functions beautifully as a coffee table while preserving its historic character.
Rattan, Elm
Antique Low Kang Opium Bed Coffee Table with Chow Legs and Hand Carved Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its generous proportions and beautifully executed décor, this opium bed is versatile enough to be used as a low coffee table, making it a functional and stylish addition to any ...
Wood
Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'L'
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The opium is a set of side tables, also available individually, made from turned solid walnut and angled tenon joints. The wood top is inspired by the shape of the opium poppy and fi...
Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Sapele Wood
Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'M'
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The opium is a set of side tables, also available individually, made from turned solid walnut and angled tenon joints. The wood top is inspired by the shape of the opium poppy and fi...
Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Sapele Wood
Opium Table, Turned Solid Wood Table in Oiled Walnut 'S'
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The opium is a set of side tables, also available individually, made from turned solid walnut and angled tenon joints. The wood top is inspired by the shape of the opium poppy and fi...
Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Sapele Wood
Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nest...
Hardwood
Victorian Square Coffee Table, Oriental Hardwood, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nest...
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Export Coffee Table, Hardwood, Circa 1860
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Slightly different in design to the more regularly found opium tables these hardwood coffee tables are always very popular indeed.
Hardwood
Victorian Nest of Four Oriental Hardwood Coffee Tables, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nest...
Hardwood
Oriental Hardwood Nest Of Four Coffee Tables, Chinese Export, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nest...
Hardwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table is a rare find from the 1900s.
Elm
Chinese Export Two-Tier Hardwood Lamp Table, Carved Design, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
These items are commonly referred to now as having been made for the Chinese Export market and the most prolifically found of these items tend to be coffee tables, opium tables, nest...
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Opium Bed
Located in Montecito, CA
Very warm patina. Sensational coffee table. In pristine condition.
Elm
Antique Oriental, Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having very well figured paneled top and curved ends with profuse pierced and carved decoration throughout.
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Panelled Top And Attractive Carved Decoration Oriental
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid-19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Well Figured Panel Top Retaining Excellent Colour & Patina Raised On Well Carved Curved Ends And Pi...
19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table Having Well Figured Panelled Top Of Good Colour With Carved Pierced Frieze Raised On Elegant Curved Ends ...
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality late 19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having well figured panelled top with attractive pierced and carved frieze flanked by curved end supports.
Hardwood
Antique Opium Coffee Table Rosewood Asian Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Lighting Acquisitions Of An Antique Opium Coffee Table Rosewood Asian chinoiserie Approximate Measurements in Inches 12.5" high 43...
Rosewood
Opium Coffee Table Ming Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Ming Opium Solid Wood Distressed Finish Cocktail Coffee Table Very solid, heavy, and well-buil...
Wood
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium, Or Coffee, Table Having Superbly Figured Panelled Top Raised On Carved And Pierced End Supports
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Late 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium, Or Coffee, Table Having Superbly Figured Panel Top Retaining Excellent Rich Colour & Patina Raised On Curved Ends With U...
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Unusual Mid 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Table Of Unusual Design Having Superbly Figured Panelled Top With Elegant Scrolling Ends And Blind Carved Decoration To Frieze
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Low Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Late 19th century Chinese Asian hardwood low opium coffee table. Well crafted with beautiful oystered pattern veneer top, curved legs and carved pierced frieze throughout.
Hardwood
Chinese opium table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese opium/coffee table the well-figured square top above the pierced frieze.
Wood
Antique Oriental Hardwood Opium Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive 19th century oriental hardwood opium coffee table having superbly figured panel top of rich color above pierced and carved frieze raised on curved ends.
Hardwood
Oriental Hardwood 19th Century Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Normally referred to as opium tables due to their similarity in design to other tables used in China during the 18th and 19th centuries for people to sit on the floor and smoke opium...
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Opium Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish late 19th century Chinese hardwood opium / coffee table. Having a circular inset panel to the top, carved decoration to the frieze, four carved scrolling legs united b...
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Oriental Hardwood Opium Coffee Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive late 19th century oriental hardwood coffee, or opium, table having well figured panelled top above pierced and carved frieze raised on curved ends unusually with blin...
Hardwood
Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage Chinese rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid opium table, perfect as a coffee table, dating from the first half of the 20th Century.
Sold
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
EXTREMELY ORNATE GILT & LACQUERED CHiNESE DRAGON CHINOISERIE OPIUM COFFEE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand lacquered Chinese coffee table which has a stunning gilded finish depicting Dragons...
Wood
Chinese Opium or Coffee Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese hardwood opium table, the rectangular panelled top above a pierced and foliate-carved frieze and sides, all raised up on curved scrolling legs. Dimensions: Height 13.5 inch...
Vintage Square Opium Leg Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage square opium leg coffee table with original distressed weathered finish.
Wood
Ming Coffee Table Asian Opium Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Asian Opium Ming-Style Solid Wood Coffee Table Approximate Measurements in Inches 16" high 40...
Glass, Wood, Burl
Antique Chinese Opium Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese hardwood low opium table with recessed panel top and carved bow ends; carved frieze on scrolled feet. Top surface area 34.5" x 17.25".
Padouk
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Opium Low Coffee Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese opium low coffee table. Kang form; teak. Organic body with incurved legs supports a panelled top.
Teak
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H 17.5 in W 67 in D 36 in
Ming Style Chrome Mirrored Opium Rectangular Modern Coffee Table Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Ming inspired large rectangular coffee table. An eye-catching centrepiece for any living area. Subtle exotic and oriental design with striking stainless steel and opulent mirror fini...
Chrome
Sold
H 20 in W 48 in D 18 in
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Opium Mat Inset and Scrolling Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese waterfall wooden coffee table from the mid-20th century with bamboo opium mat top, scrolling extremities and dark patina.
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Colonial Opium Leg Table
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century colonial opium leg table made of teakwood. Originates Indonesia, dating circa 1950. (Shipping costs on request, depends on destination).
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H 18 in W 61 in D 34 in
Vintage Thai Opium Bed Style Waisted Coffee Table with Dark Patina and Chow Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai opium bed style coffee table from the mid-20th century with dark patina and chow legs.
Wood
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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