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1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table
1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table

1980's Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Brutalist Patinaed Coffee Table

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid Century Modern Diego Giacometti Paul Evans style Brutalist Patina Coffee Table. Has Patina

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Vintage 1980s Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Patina Finish Lychee Wood Coffee Table
Patina Finish Lychee Wood Coffee Table

Patina Finish Lychee Wood Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

table / coffee table / cocktail table] embodies rare craftsmanship and timeless design. The Le Monde

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table
Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table

Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone

Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table
Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table

Paint Patina Shop Table as Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

Category

20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Limestone Top
Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Limestone Top

Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Limestone Top

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Modern coffee table with limestone top and geometric patinaed steel base. Designed by Brendan

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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Steel

Ebony Patina Lychee Wood Organic Form Coffee Table
Ebony Patina Lychee Wood Organic Form Coffee Table

Ebony Patina Lychee Wood Organic Form Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Wooden Coffee Table In Original Patina
20th Century Belgian Wooden Coffee Table In Original Patina

20th Century Belgian Wooden Coffee Table In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

20th century Belgian wooden coffee table retaining its beautiful original patina, a testament to

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20th Century Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Carved Wooden Coffee Table in Original Patina
20th Century African Carved Wooden Coffee Table in Original Patina

20th Century African Carved Wooden Coffee Table in Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century African carved wooden coffee table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and a

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Egyptian-Inspired Nautical Bronze Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina
Egyptian-Inspired Nautical Bronze Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina

Egyptian-Inspired Nautical Bronze Coffee Table Base with Verdigris Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

Evoking the silhouette of an ancient vessel, this sculptural bronze coffee table base draws on both

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina
Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina

Doris Cast Bronze Multifaceted Coffee Table with Tuscan Green Patina

By Fred&Juul

Located in Fiesole, Florence

Inspired by Doric columns in archaic architecture, the extruded multi-point star coffee table is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Bronze

Circular Coffee Table Made of Reclaimed Wood in Original Patina
Circular Coffee Table Made of Reclaimed Wood in Original Patina

Circular Coffee Table Made of Reclaimed Wood in Original Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

-inspired and modern furniture, including tables, chairs, cabinets, lighting, and home accessories, sourced

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20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina
Midcentury Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina

Midcentury Bronze Double Monkey Coffee Table Base with Verde Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage bronze double monkey coffee table base from the mid-20th century, with verde patina. The

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

Materials

Bronze

Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique
Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique

Chow Legs Dark Lacquered Coffee Table with Gloss Patina, Antique

Located in Yonkers, NY

patina. This Chinese late Qing Dynasty period coffee table is a striking piece that marries traditional

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with nicely distressed patina

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

STUNNiNG FENDI CROCODILE / ALLIGATOR BROWN LEATHER PATINA COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE

By Fendi Casa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather coffee or cocktail table Please note

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20th Century European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Mexican OBJ-06 COFFEE TABLE in Copper graphite patina
Contemporary Mexican OBJ-06 COFFEE TABLE in Copper graphite patina

Contemporary Mexican OBJ-06 COFFEE TABLE in Copper graphite patina

Located in 1204, CH

The OBJ collection is based on simple gestures applied to materials in their commercial format. Through manipulations such as cuts and folds, raw materials are transformed into objec...

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2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Doris Antique Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Doris Black Patina Bronze Coffee Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Clean Lined Brass Coffee Table Lots of Patina
Mid Century Modern Clean Lined Brass Coffee Table Lots of Patina

Mid Century Modern Clean Lined Brass Coffee Table Lots of Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid Century Modern Clean Lined Brass Coffee Table, American, circa 1960s. It has a dappled overall

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design
Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design

Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Golem table is designed in a shape inspired by organisms in their amorphous state when they

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Bronze and Glass Limited Edition Wave Coffee Table with Black Patina
Bronze and Glass Limited Edition Wave Coffee Table with Black Patina

Bronze and Glass Limited Edition Wave Coffee Table with Black Patina

Located in Tempe, AZ

energy of water. Finished with a striking black patina, this table instantly adds presence to any room

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Low Coffee Table with Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

distressed patina. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this low coffee table features a rectangular

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design
Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design

Amorphous Sculptural Coffee Table in Textured Bronze Patina by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Golem table is designed in a shape inspired by organisms in their amorphous state when they

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Composition

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Mask Coffee

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Mask Coffee

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz, Brass

1940s Paul Frankl Attributed Rattan + Bamboo Stacked Pretzel Coffee Table Patina
1940s Paul Frankl Attributed Rattan + Bamboo Stacked Pretzel Coffee Table Patina

1940s Paul Frankl Attributed Rattan + Bamboo Stacked Pretzel Coffee Table Patina

By Paul Frankl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

, which is chipped and has some very old patch work spots. But this table is holding together well and

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina
Lovely Vintage Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina

Lovely Vintage Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this vintage collectable Bevan Funnell medium sized coffee table with

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Medium Sized Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina
Medium Sized Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina

Medium Sized Green Leather & Hardwood Bevan Funnell Coffee Table Nice Patina

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage collectable Bevan Funnell medium sized coffee table

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20th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bara Teak Wood & Metal Patina Dark Brown Coffee Table by Mary Verspoor
Bara Teak Wood & Metal Patina Dark Brown Coffee Table by Mary Verspoor

Bara Teak Wood & Metal Patina Dark Brown Coffee Table by Mary Verspoor

Located in Geneve, CH

Bara Teak Wood & Metal Patina Dark Brown Coffee Table by Mary Verspoor Dimensions: D 46 x H 51 CM

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2010s Balinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Other

DECORATiVE DESIGNER GLASS & SEARED OAK TWO TIER COFFEE TABLE LOVELY PATINA
DECORATiVE DESIGNER GLASS & SEARED OAK TWO TIER COFFEE TABLE LOVELY PATINA

DECORATiVE DESIGNER GLASS & SEARED OAK TWO TIER COFFEE TABLE LOVELY PATINA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

decorative glass and seared oak two tier coffee table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Patinaed Brass Octagonal Coffee / Cocktail Table After Milo Baughman, c. 1970s
Patinaed Brass Octagonal Coffee / Cocktail Table After Milo Baughman, c. 1970s

Patinaed Brass Octagonal Coffee / Cocktail Table After Milo Baughman, c. 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

A patinaed brass base supports an octagonal glass top with a beveled edge. Interesting and eye

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

Materials

Glass

Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Green Lacquer Top and Natural Patina
Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Green Lacquer Top and Natural Patina

Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Green Lacquer Top and Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty style low square-shaped coffee table from the mid 20th century with

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Patina
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Patina

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period coffee table from the 19th century, with carved apron and scrolling

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

MEDiUM SIZED GREEN LEATHER & BEECH WOOD BEVAN FUNNELL COFFEE TABLE NICE PATINA
MEDiUM SIZED GREEN LEATHER & BEECH WOOD BEVAN FUNNELL COFFEE TABLE NICE PATINA

MEDiUM SIZED GREEN LEATHER & BEECH WOOD BEVAN FUNNELL COFFEE TABLE NICE PATINA

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Funnell medium sized coffee table with nice, gold leaf embossed, green leather top finished with a

Category

20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron
Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron

Teak Coffee Table with Custom Silver Patina, Chow Legs and Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage teak wood coffee table with custom silver patina, chow legs and carved apron on all sides

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Thai Chow Legs Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Brown Patina
Vintage Thai Chow Legs Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Brown Patina

Vintage Thai Chow Legs Coffee Table with Carved Apron and Brown Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai chow legs coffee table from the mid 20th century, with carved apron and brown patina

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table in Shagreen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Coffee Table in Shagreen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Coffee Table in Shagreen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base of the coffee table is

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee by R & Y Augousti in shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

coffee by R & Y Augousti in shagreen with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne Coffee

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Arianne coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Parsons coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Parsons coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The parsons coffee

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Small Vintage English Oak Coffee Table with Nice Cabriole Legs Lovely Patina
Small Vintage English Oak Coffee Table with Nice Cabriole Legs Lovely Patina

Small Vintage English Oak Coffee Table with Nice Cabriole Legs Lovely Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

table A good looking well made English coffee table with nice cabriolet legs Condition wise it

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The parsons coffee table by R&Y

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul
Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul

Located in Geneve, CH

Doris Tuscan Green Patina Bronze Low Coffee Table by Fred and Juul Dimensions: Ø 84 x H 30 cm

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Patina Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal patina coffee table for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every patina coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 68 options for an antique or vintage patina coffee table now, or shop our selection of 38 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a patina coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A patina coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made patina coffee table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Brendan Bass and Maison Ramsay are consistently popular.

How Much is a Patina Coffee Table?

Prices for a patina coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $29,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,599.

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 Patina Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.