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Vintage oyster coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sculptural bronzed metal coffee table with an oyster shaped base and a thick round glass table top
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Circles Coffee Table by Alex Muradian
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Elevate your space with our 47" diameter circular coffee table. Elegantly designed, it features an
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Bronze

Branch Coffee Table by Alex Muradian
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Introducing our Branch Coffee Table, inspired by the growth of oak tree branches that are revealed
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Feline I Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Feline I coffee table by Grzegorz Majka. Limited edition of 8 pieces. Dimensions: D 102 x W
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2010s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Feline I Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
Feline I Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
H 13.78 in W 72.84 in D 40.16 in
The Feline II Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in Geneve, CH
The Feline II coffee table by Grzegorz Majka Limited Edition of 8 pieces. Dimensions: D 102 x W
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2010s British Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

The Feline II Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
The Feline II Coffee Table by Grzegorz Majka
H 13.78 in W 72.84 in D 40.16 in
Two Wooden Tops Olivewood Oyster Veneered Inlay Work
Located in Brecht, BE
These two tabletops of different sizes are created in my workshop, oyster veneered inlay work
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Olive

Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx Travertine, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira coffee table material codes FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi gloss ST059 White Onyx; polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Marble

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira Coffee Table Material Codes ST037 Rosa Egeo marble; polished FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Salemas coffee table, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Modern Salemas Coffee Tables Egyptian Onyx Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
perfect centerpiece for your living room interior. Salemas coffee table material codes FI176 Oyster
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Organic Modern Dornes Coffee Tables, Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dornes coffee table, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira Coffee Table Material Codes FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi gloss ST078 Egyptian Onyx; polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira Coffee Table Material Codes FI176 White oyster lacquering; satin finish ST008 Calacatta Bianco
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira Coffee Table Material Codes FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi gloss ST070 Rainbow Onyx; polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Bordeira coffee table material codes FI176 Oyster white lacquer; semi gloss ST061 Blue Onyx; polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Shell Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte, 1980's. It has a beautiful shape of a oyster
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Blue Moom Mmxix, 21st Century Resin and Silvered Copper Oval Coffee Table
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
Blue moom MMXIX, 21st century off-white resin and silvered copper oval low coffee table Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Continental Inlaid Burl-wood Cocktail Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
An outstanding example of fine craftsmanship, this continental table features a beautifully top
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Vintage 1980s European International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Modern Sistelo Side Table, Oak Root Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
different colors, textures, and high-quality materials. Sistelo Side Table Material Codes FI176 Oyster
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Crate Side Table
By Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
array of exceptional pieces, such as coffee tables, dining tables, and lounge chairs, all designed to
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Crate Side Table
Crate Side Table
H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Colour, a Modern Coffee / Side Table, Ral 1013 - Oyster White, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
the side table with the oval and round Colour coffee tables and create a landscape of colour. The
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Colour, a Modern Oval Coffee Table, Ral 1013 - Oyster White, by Bas Vellekoop
By BAS VELLEKOOP
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
powder coating that is easy to clean. This coffee table is finished in RAL 1013, Oyster White
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
top of a coffee table/ottoman.
Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Olive, Ebony

Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver - 192 Pieces
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Puiforcat. Set including 192 pieces: - 18 table forks - 18 table knives - 12 table spoons - 12 dessert
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Jean Tetard - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Nice Sterling Silver 152 Pieces
By Tetard Freres, Jean Tetard
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
/dessert spoons - 12 fish forks - 12 dessert knives fish - 12 oyster forks - 12 dessert/coffee spoons - 12
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier, "Must-Trinity" Cutlery Set, 54 Pieces
By Cartier
Located in LYON, FR
- 6 Dessert spoons - 6 Oyster forks - 6 Coffee spoons - 5 Moka spoons - 5 Cheese knives - 2
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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

173-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Malmaison - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
coffee spoons - 12 lobster forks - 12 oyster forks - 12 ice cream spoons - 2-piece salad servers - 2
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1990s French Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Noailles Sterling Silver - 145 Pieces
By Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
fish knives - 12 cake or oyster forks - 12 dessert/coffee spoons - 12 moka spoons - 13 serving
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20th Century Danish Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American Commanche Decorative Ceramic Trinket Dish by Clyde L. Otipoby
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
coffee table, nightstand, or dressing table. Or, it would be great displayed alone on a bookshelf
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Felt, Paint

119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
spoons, 12 lunch forks, 12 party forks, 12 oyster forks, 12 coffee spoons, soup ladle, cake knife, 2
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Early 20th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie (Odiot) - 184pc. French Vermeil Flatware Set
By Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie
Located in Wilmington, DE
adorned the tables of European royalty, including Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, establishing its
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Victor Leneuf 1925 French Art Deco Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle .950 Silver
By Victor Leneuf
Located in Miami, FL
-style coffee spoons, table, dessert and cheese knives, sugar tongs and spoons, strawberries, jams and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

French Gilded Flatware Called "Bien Aimée" 180 Pieces Chambly Mid 20th
By CHAMBLY
Located in Paris, FR
Typical French style the Rocaille matches so well with all fine porcelain, setting a romantic table
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Vintage 1950s French Romantic Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
cm. 64 grams 18 Coffee Spoons 12.20 cm. 18 grams 18 Oyster Forks 12.70 cm. 27 grams 18 Cake Forks
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bonnescoeur - 178pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Edmond Bonnescoeur
Located in Wilmington, DE
craftsman whose sterling silver creations adorned the tables of royalty and aristocracy alike. By the mid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Dinner Forks 22.00 cm. 85 grams 12 Table Spoons 21.80 cm. 97 grams 12 Luncheon Forks in Vermeil 19.00 cm
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
Empire, like this amazing 328-piece flatware set. In addition, elaborate tea and coffee sets, dinnerware
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Jacobean Tudor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a vestibule in a hotel lobby
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a vestibule in a hotel lobby. Well-suited for a wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, forest green, olive, pistachio, gray, stone gray, oyster gray, purple, mauve, eggplant, lilac, lavender
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with French Provincial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
in variegated shades of ecru, sand, almond, vanilla, cream, flax, oatmeal, beige, greige, oyster gray
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modernist Bauhaus Industrial Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bauhaus Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
, cocoa, coffee, umber, sage, lichen, pistachio, celadon, denim, gray, oyster gray, dove gray, stone gray
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and welcomed informality. The weathered coffee colored field features an all-over floral lattice
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Rustic Jacobean Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, coffee, umber, russet, slate, charcoal, steel, heather gray, gray, dove gray, oyster gray, beige, ecru
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
. Rendered in variegated shades of taupe, greige, oyster gray, mushroom, gray, pashmina, dove gray, beige
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
cotta, rust, burnt orange, charcoal, coffee, sienna, burnt umber, taupe, gray, dark gray, oyster gray
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chrome Cocktail Table by Laverne Originals
By Ross Littell, Douglas Kelly, William Katavolos
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Architects Ross Littell, Douglas Kelley and William Katavolos designed this sleek cocktail table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

82-Piece Set of French Christofle "Talisman Rouge" Chinese Lacquer Silverware
By Christofle
Located in Petaluma, CA
combined with other Christofle lacquer pieces in varying colors, to create an elegant French table setting
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Exceptional Bronze Oyster Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional coffee table with a bronze base in the shape of an oyster with a round glass top in the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Bronze Oyster Coffee Table
Exceptional Bronze Oyster Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 21.26 in
Oyster Burl Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square pear wood oyster burl coffee table with drawers for storage. Brass campaign-style hardware.
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Oyster Burl Coffee Table
Oyster Burl Coffee Table
H 17 in W 35 in D 35 in
Italian Oyster Burl Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Campaign style Italian oyster burl coffee table. Custom built piece clad in a multitude of oyster
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Oyster Burl Campaign Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This campaign style coffee table is clad in a multitude of oyster burl wood veneers of various
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Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Yew Wood Oyster Veneer Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Antique yew wood and oyster veneer coffee table in good original condition and with loads of
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Vintage 1920s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Yew

Antique Yew Wood Oyster Veneer Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Antique yew wood and oyster veneer coffee table in good original condition & with loads of
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Early 20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Yew

Oyster Veneer Coffee Table on Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
A rectangular marquetry inlaid panel with tulip wood oyster veneer on a custom-made steel base.
Category

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

Oyster Veneer Coffee Table on Steel Base
Oyster Veneer Coffee Table on Steel Base
H 16 in W 42.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Yew Wood and Oyster Veneer Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Stylish antique Regency style coffee table dating from around the 1950s period and in good
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Yew

Low-Profile Platform Coffee Table with Oystered Rosewood Veneers
Located in Dallas, TX
a chunky low-profile platform coffee table with oystered rosewood veneers in 6.5" squares providing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique English William & Mary Oyster Veneer Turned Base Table, Circa 1700.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William & Mary Oyster Veneer Turned Base Table, Circa 1700. Delicate Inlay
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Wood

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Oyster Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oyster coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, every oyster coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage oyster coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oyster coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oyster coffee table, designed in the Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made oyster coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by HOLLY HUNT are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oyster Coffee Table?

Prices for an oyster coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $795 and can go as high as $13,498, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.
Questions About Oyster Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No 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.

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  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray 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, 2023
    To 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.