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Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood Parsons coffee table. The table

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

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Modern Burl Olive Wood Parsons Coffee Table Milo Baughman attr.
Mid Century Modern Burl Olive Wood Parsons Coffee Table Milo Baughman attr.

Mid Century Modern Burl Olive Wood Parsons Coffee Table Milo Baughman attr.

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Remarkable Mid Century Modern Italian Burl Olive Wood and Antiqued Smoked Mirror Parsons Coffee

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

Milo Baughman Parsons Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Parsons Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Parsons Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Extra long burl wood coffee table by Milo Baughman . 66" long, 22" wide and 15.25"in height.

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table
Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table

Milo Baughman Burlwood Parsons Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Large scale 1970s burlwood coffee table designed by Milo Baughman. Great proportions and a very

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Burl

Brass Square Bar Parsons Coffee Table
Brass Square Bar Parsons Coffee Table

Brass Square Bar Parsons Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass plated square bar frame with an inlaid glass top. Similar to the designs of Milo Baughman for DIA and Thayer Coggin.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Large Milo Baughman Burl Coffee Table
Large Milo Baughman Burl Coffee Table

Large Milo Baughman Burl Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A large burl parsons coffee table designed by Milo Baughman.

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Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1980's Belgian Bleached Parsons Coffee Table
1980's Belgian Bleached Parsons Coffee Table

1980's Belgian Bleached Parsons Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

This parsons style coffee table is made from vintage oak and bleached. Note the parquet design on

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Late 20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Parsons Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Parsons Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Parsons Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern rosewood table.

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

Materials

Rosewood

Arenson Studios Metal Clad Parsons Coffee Table
Arenson Studios Metal Clad Parsons Coffee Table

Arenson Studios Metal Clad Parsons Coffee Table

By Arenson Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Great form, designed by Arenson Studios Label below, signed ontop.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Modern Parsons Travertine Steel Low Table
Modern Parsons Travertine Steel Low Table

Modern Parsons Travertine Steel Low Table

By Crate & Barrel

Located in Astoria, NY

Crate & Barrel "Parsons" coffee table raised on minimalist ebonized steel metal base with tapered

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square White Laminate Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square White Laminate Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Parsons Square White Laminate Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

A Mid-Century Modern square white laminate Parsons coffee table. The table is in great original

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

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Karl Springer Style Floating-Top Parsons Coffee Table
Karl Springer Style Floating-Top Parsons Coffee Table

Karl Springer Style Floating-Top Parsons Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A floating top square Parsons style coffee table textile wrapped over wood and painted in a

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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Japanese Elm Parsons Style Coffee Table
Antique Japanese Elm Parsons Style Coffee Table

Antique Japanese Elm Parsons Style Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

200 year old Northern Japanese Elm fashioned into a rustic modern waterfall/Parsons coffee table

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20th Century Japanese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Karl Springer Cocktail Table
Karl Springer Cocktail Table

Karl Springer Cocktail Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Heavy metal parsons coffee table by Karl Springer. Nickel finish with brass trim and smoked glass

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

Materials

Metal

Goatskin Covered Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Goatskin Covered Coffee Table by Karl Springer

Goatskin Covered Coffee Table by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Dallas, TX

A large goatskin covered Parsons coffee table designed by Karl Springer. Comes with authentication

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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

American Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Parsons Coffee Table
American Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Parsons Coffee Table

American Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Parsons Coffee Table

Located in San Diego, CA

Great simple design on this beautiful solid teak square coffee table, great craftsmanship, and

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style
Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style

Midcentury Burl Wood Parsons Coffee Table in the Milo Baughman Style

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century Modernist burl wood Parsons shaped coffee table in the style of Milo Baughman. The

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

White Parsons Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
White Parsons Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb

White Parsons Coffee Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

A white Parsons-style square coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Made

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Vintage 1940s American Tables

Coffee Table in Parchment with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Coffee Table in Parchment with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Coffee Table in Parchment with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Square Parson Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti is a refined embodiment of minimalist luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Lucite Parsons Coffee Cocktail Table Mcm
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Lucite Parsons Coffee Cocktail Table Mcm

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Lucite Parsons Coffee Cocktail Table Mcm

By Parsons

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-Century Modern Parsons lucite coffee table featuring rectangular form.

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

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Large Low Parsons Square Burl Wood Coffee Table Milo Baughman
Mid-Century Modern Large Low Parsons Square Burl Wood Coffee Table Milo Baughman

Mid-Century Modern Large Low Parsons Square Burl Wood Coffee Table Milo Baughman

By Parsons, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, low, square parsons style coffee or cocktail table, designed

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Burl Wood Square Low Coffee Table 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Burl Wood Square Low Coffee Table 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Burl Wood Square Low Coffee Table 1970s

By Parsons, Milo Baughman

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, low, square, burl wood coffee table by Milo Baughman, circa

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

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Parson Style Burl Coffee Table with Brass Inlay & White Finish
Hollywood Regency Parson Style Burl Coffee Table with Brass Inlay & White Finish

Hollywood Regency Parson Style Burl Coffee Table with Brass Inlay & White Finish

By Baker Furniture Company, Parsons

Located in Houston, TX

This beautiful Hollywood Regency Parson style coffee table has fantastic brass inlays and has been

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

Materials

Brass

Parson's Style Coffee Table
Parson's Style Coffee Table

Parson's Style Coffee Table

Located in East Hampton, NY

Faux green tortoise parson's style coffee table.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

PARSONS STYLE PARCHMENT COFFEE TABLE
PARSONS STYLE PARCHMENT COFFEE TABLE

PARSONS STYLE PARCHMENT COFFEE TABLE

Located in New York, NY

Custom made Parsons style Parchment coffee table

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Dark

Located in Westwood, NJ

a modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our dark earth finish with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light
Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light

Parsons Style Coffee Table - Light

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern parsons style cocktail table made of figured cathedral ash in our light dune finish with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition, Metal

Parsons Waterfall Coffee Table or Bench
Parsons Waterfall Coffee Table or Bench

Parsons Waterfall Coffee Table or Bench

Located in New York, NY

Parsons style waterfall coffee table or bench in off white laminate over wood. USA, circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Custom Made Parson Style Coffee Table
Custom Made Parson Style Coffee Table

Custom Made Parson Style Coffee Table

By Far-Fetched, LLC.

Located in Houston, TX

Made from antique Belgian wood and parts circa 1890s. One-of-a-kind piece with a beautiful patina.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hard Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table
Vintage Hard Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table

Vintage Hard Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

A vintage large exotic hard wood Parsons style coffee table with a new natural finish. The wood is

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

Materials

Wood

Large Brass Parsons Style Modernist Coffee Table
Large Brass Parsons Style Modernist Coffee Table

Large Brass Parsons Style Modernist Coffee Table

Located in Danville, CA

Gorgeous solid Brass Coffee table with thick glass top. Extravagant quality.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Burl Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table
1960s Burl Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table

1960s Burl Wood Parsons Style Coffee Table

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s burl wood coffee table. Top has been refinished. Out of a Southampton, NY home.

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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Parsons Style Burl Coffee Table by John Stuart
Parsons Style Burl Coffee Table by John Stuart

Parsons Style Burl Coffee Table by John Stuart

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful Parsons style burl wood veneer coffee table by John Stuart Inc. Grand Rapids, New York.

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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table by Karl Springer
Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table by Karl Springer

Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table" covered in two-tone embossed lizard leather with brass inlays by

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Vintage 1980s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

"Heavy Parsons Style" Coffee Table by Karl Springer
"Heavy Parsons Style" Coffee Table by Karl Springer

"Heavy Parsons Style" Coffee Table by Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Heavy Parson Style" coffee table in white fossilized coral with brass inlays by Karl Springer

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Paul Evans Style Parsons Coffee or Side Table
Paul Evans Style Parsons Coffee or Side Table

Paul Evans Style Parsons Coffee or Side Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Redding, CT

Paul Evans style parsons coffee or side table. Rich, warm earth tones to this Minimalist style

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Espresso Oak Cocktail Table
Espresso Oak Cocktail Table

Espresso Oak Cocktail Table

By Parsons

Located in Houston, TX

Large Parsons style wood cocktail table with single drawer and finished in espresso oak veneer

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Monumental Parsons Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Monumental Parsons Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Monumental Parsons Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental parsons burl wood coffee table by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 54" x 54" x

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

Materials

Burl

Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table
Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table

Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table in walnut with two levels supported by Parsons style legs

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table
Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table

Edward Wormley Walnut Two-Tier Parsons Style Coffee Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table in walnut with two levels supported by Parsons style legs

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table
Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table

Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Unexpected square wood frame parsons style coffee table clad in acid rinsed copper panels with

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table
Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table

Studded & Acid Rinsed Copper Parsons Style Square Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Unexpected square wood frame parsons style coffee table clad in acid rinsed copper panels with

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Parsons Style Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional
Parsons Style Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional

Parsons Style Coffee Table by Paul Evans for Directional

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Danville, CA

Paul Evans Patchwork Burl Cityscape Series Parsons side table.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Rare Karl Springer Parsons Batik Rectangular Coffee Table
1970s Rare Karl Springer Parsons Batik Rectangular Coffee Table

1970s Rare Karl Springer Parsons Batik Rectangular Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

table into a statement coffee table with extra-rich texture. Batik is an ancient cultural art form that

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

Materials

Fabric

Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table
Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table

Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Stamford, CT

Parsons style coffee table covered in two-tone camel color lacquered linen with brass inlays in the

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

Materials

Linen, Lacquer

Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table
Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table

Palatial Karl Springer Parsons Style Linen Wrapped Coffee Table / Cocktail Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Stamford, CT

Parsons style coffee table covered in two-tone camel color lacquered linen with brass inlays in the

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

A Parsons Style Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table
A Parsons Style Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table

A Parsons Style Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

The long rectangular top inlaid into the rosewood with brass in a trellis design; raised on four square straight legs.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass, Glass And Granite Parsons Style Coffee Table
Solid Brass, Glass And Granite Parsons Style Coffee Table

Solid Brass, Glass And Granite Parsons Style Coffee Table

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Very high quality construction. Mirror polished and waxed solid brass frame. 3/4" thick glass. Dark wine color granite.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite, Brass

Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table in Coral by Karl Springer
Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table in Coral by Karl Springer

Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table in Coral by Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Heavy Parsons Style Coffee Table in White Fossilized Coral designed by Karl Springer, American 1980

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Karl Springer Parsons Style Embossed Lizard Leather Coffee Table 1980s
Karl Springer Parsons Style Embossed Lizard Leather Coffee Table 1980s

Karl Springer Parsons Style Embossed Lizard Leather Coffee Table 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stunning “Parsons Style Coffee Table” in two tone sage lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Parsons style Square Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Parsons style Square Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

"Parsons" style square coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960. Features

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Parsons style Square Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
Parsons style Square Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Parsons style Square Burl Wood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

"Parsons" style square coffee table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. USA, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Burl Parsons Style Coffee Table
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Burl Parsons Style Coffee Table

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Burl Parsons Style Coffee Table

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Culver City, CA

wood coffee table. Simple, clean and beautifully modern.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique French Parson's Table
Antique French Parson's Table

Antique French Parson's Table

Located in Houston, TX

Parson's table constructed from antique farm cart. The farm cart dated from the 1820s.

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Antique 1820s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Chrome Parsons Cocktail Table
Chrome Parsons Cocktail Table

Chrome Parsons Cocktail Table

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A straightforward and unassuming cocktail or coffee table with a robust, welded frame of chromed

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

Vintage Burmese Parsons Leg Rattan Coffee Table Hand-Stitched over Wood
Vintage Burmese Parsons Leg Rattan Coffee Table Hand-Stitched over Wood

Vintage Burmese Parsons Leg Rattan Coffee Table Hand-Stitched over Wood

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese vintage rattan parsons leg coffee table from the mid 20th century, hand-stitched over

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

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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Parsons Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the parsons coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each parsons coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage parsons coffee table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer parsons coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each parsons coffee table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made parsons coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Dunbar and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Parsons Coffee Table?

Prices for a parsons coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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 Parsons Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Parsons table is named for where it was created. Its design originates from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. The first ones hit the market in the 1930s and became popular as alternatives to the more ornamental furniture commonly sold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Parsons tables.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, 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 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.

    Shop a wide variety of 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.

  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    There 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling 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 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, 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.