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Bronze Coffee Table By Ilana Goor.
Bronze Coffee Table By Ilana Goor.

Bronze Coffee Table By Ilana Goor.

By Ilana Goor

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze with verdigris patina coffee table by Ilana Goor. Signed plaque as well under birds

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20th Century Israeli Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table
Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table

Postwar Design 'Giacometti Style' Dark Bronze Patina Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

Postwar design (Giacometti style) textured dark bronze patina square coffee table with stretcher

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20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Neoclassical Italian Coffee Table
Impressive Neoclassical Italian Coffee Table

Impressive Neoclassical Italian Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

by bronze base with original metal patina.Coffee table was order to a local craftsmen by the original

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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Bronze Round Coffee Table by Philip La Verne “Creation”
Bronze Round Coffee Table by Philip La Verne “Creation”

Bronze Round Coffee Table by Philip La Verne “Creation”

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional Philip La Verne Signed Bronze patina coffee table with detailed carved top. Adam and

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Antique 1610s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

20th Century Gold Brass with Glass Top Italian Design Coffee Table, 1950
20th Century Gold Brass with Glass Top Italian Design Coffee Table, 1950

20th Century Gold Brass with Glass Top Italian Design Coffee Table, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

pleasant decor furniture for interior designers and lovers of Italian design. Beautiful patina coffee table

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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Hammered Steel Coffee Table, Bronze Patina
Hammered Steel Coffee Table, Bronze Patina

Hammered Steel Coffee Table, Bronze Patina

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Hammered steel coffee table, bronze patina, Lagos-Azul, Brendan Bass custom.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Metallic patina industial cart / coffee table
Metallic patina industial cart / coffee table

Metallic patina industial cart / coffee table

Located in New York, NY

An almost square industrial cart with a wonderful metallic patina. Wheels on one side and usual

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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Steel in Black Patina Modernist Coffee Table
Steel in Black Patina Modernist Coffee Table

Steel in Black Patina Modernist Coffee Table

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Modernist coffee table, steel in black patina.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table Original Patina
Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table Original Patina

Antique Elm Wood Coffee Table Original Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique Elm wood bench or coffee table. Unique thick elm wood top, with natural age and

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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Teak Wood Coffee Table Original Patina
Antique Teak Wood Coffee Table Original Patina

Antique Teak Wood Coffee Table Original Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique Teak wood bench or coffee table. Unique thick teak wood top, with natural age and

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Brustlin Workshop Coffee Table in Distressed Patina
Brustlin Workshop Coffee Table in Distressed Patina

Brustlin Workshop Coffee Table in Distressed Patina

Located in Ross, CA

Coffee table made by Richard Allen Brustlin (1935-2020) a master finisher and guilder who inspired

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Early 2000s North American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

River Stone Coffee Table Ebony Patina Base
River Stone Coffee Table Ebony Patina Base

River Stone Coffee Table Ebony Patina Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This coffee table offers organic shape and texture with found river stone weighing approximately

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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Vintage Sculptural Coffee Table with Original Patina
Vintage Sculptural Coffee Table with Original Patina

Vintage Sculptural Coffee Table with Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This sculptural table made in France in the 20 century exudes the raw energy of a sculpture. The

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Provincial Elm Coffee Table in Original Patina
Provincial Elm Coffee Table in Original Patina

Provincial Elm Coffee Table in Original Patina

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 Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top. These are the

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top These are the

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage antique elm wood coffee table with beautiful antique weathered patina top. These are the

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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

19THC HARVEST/COFFEE TABLE WITH OLD NATURAL PATINA
19THC HARVEST/COFFEE TABLE WITH OLD NATURAL PATINA

19THC HARVEST/COFFEE TABLE WITH OLD NATURAL PATINA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC HARVEST TABLE ADJUSTED FOR COFFEE TABLE WITH GREAT OLD PATINA /GREAT ORIGINAL

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Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Pine

Vintage 1940's Mirrored Coffee Table - Wonderful Patina
Vintage 1940's Mirrored Coffee Table - Wonderful Patina

Vintage 1940's Mirrored Coffee Table - Wonderful Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Antiqued Mirror Coffee Table, circa 1940's. The vintage antiqued mirror has a wonderful

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Brutalist Coffee Table with Beautiful Patina, 1970s
French Brutalist Coffee Table with Beautiful Patina, 1970s

French Brutalist Coffee Table with Beautiful Patina, 1970s

Located in Oirlo, LI

. The wood of the table has a beautiful patina that gives the whole table a warm glow. The design is

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s French Wooden Coffee Table with Original Patina
1950s French Wooden Coffee Table with Original Patina

1950s French Wooden Coffee Table with Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden coffee table from 1950s France. Curved, fluted legs create an impression of Neoclassical

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table
Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table

Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table

Located in New York, NY

A square industrial cart with a wonderful etallic patina. The black wood top has bumps and

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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table
Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table

Metallic patina, black top industrial cart/coffee table

Located in New York, NY

An almost square industrial cart with a wonderful metallic patina. Wheels on one side and usual

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Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1960 Brutalist Coffee Table in Wrought Iron, Verdigris Patina
1960 Brutalist Coffee Table in Wrought Iron, Verdigris Patina

1960 Brutalist Coffee Table in Wrought Iron, Verdigris Patina

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1960 Brutalist coffee table in wrought iron, verdigris patina. This coffee table is designed

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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Top
Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Top

Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Top

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Modernist Patinaed steel coffee table with open travertine top Dimensions, stone type and metal

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Steel

Antique Rustic Butcher Top Coffee Table with Dark Patina
Antique Rustic Butcher Top Coffee Table with Dark Patina

Antique Rustic Butcher Top Coffee Table with Dark Patina

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the rough-hewn, primitive and heavily distressed top that fill this coffee table with such

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Slab Wood Coffee Table with Dark Patina
Antique Primitive Slab Wood Coffee Table with Dark Patina

Antique Primitive Slab Wood Coffee Table with Dark Patina

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the very deep gouges, nicks and scrapes in this thick topped coffee table that fill it with

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina
20th Century African Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina

20th Century African Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century African Wooden Coffee Table with Original Patina offers a captivating blend of

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20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina
18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina

18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table With Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the timeless elegance of the 18th Century French Wooden Coffee Table, a true artifact

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Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

1910s French Hexagonal Oak Coffee Table In Original Patina
1910s French Hexagonal Oak Coffee Table In Original Patina

1910s French Hexagonal Oak Coffee Table In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 1910s French hexagonal oak coffee table presents a striking geometric form paired with finely

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Early 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Japanese Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Driftwood Patina
Japanese Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Driftwood Patina

Japanese Elm Wood Coffee Table with Natural Driftwood Patina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Low profile, clean lines, Japanese Elmwood coffee table with straight legs and side stretchers

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Contemporary Burmese Scroll Coffee Table with Underglaze Beige Snakeskin Patina
Contemporary Burmese Scroll Coffee Table with Underglaze Beige Snakeskin Patina

Contemporary Burmese Scroll Coffee Table with Underglaze Beige Snakeskin Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

patina and round nailheads. Created in Burma, this contemporary coffee table charms us with its scrolling

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Maison Ramsay French Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Maison Ramsay French Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table

Maison Ramsay French Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Coffee Table

By Maison Ramsay

Located in Chicago, IL

Maison Ramsay superb patina gold leaf wrought iron rectangular coffee table with a lightly tinted

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

19th Century Chinese Walnut Coffee Table Dark Patina, Rustic Rectangle
19th Century Chinese Walnut Coffee Table Dark Patina, Rustic Rectangle

19th Century Chinese Walnut Coffee Table Dark Patina, Rustic Rectangle

Located in IT

This antique 19th-century Chinese walnut coffee table exudes timeless character with its rich, dark

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

20th Century Spanish Wooden & Metal Coffee Table With Original Patina
20th Century Spanish Wooden & Metal Coffee Table With Original Patina

20th Century Spanish Wooden & Metal Coffee Table With Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing a masterful blend of rustic wood and metal, this 20th Century Spanish Coffee Table is

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20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

20th Century French Wooden Round Coffee Table In Original Patina
20th Century French Wooden Round Coffee Table In Original Patina

20th Century French Wooden Round Coffee Table In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French wooden round coffee table exudes rustic character and authenticity

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

RALPH LAUREN SAFARI BROWN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATiNA LEATHER COFFEE TABLE
RALPH LAUREN SAFARI BROWN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATiNA LEATHER COFFEE TABLE

RALPH LAUREN SAFARI BROWN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATiNA LEATHER COFFEE TABLE

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dyed cigar brown Crocodile patina leather X framed coffee or cocktail table with Lion's had central

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20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

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

Indonesian Antique Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Distressed Patina
Indonesian Antique Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Distressed Patina

Indonesian Antique Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

. With its nice proportions and lovely patina, this Indonesian antique coffee table will bring a touch of

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

English 1800s Elm Coffee Table with Two Drawers and Distressed Patina
English 1800s Elm Coffee Table with Two Drawers and Distressed Patina

English 1800s Elm Coffee Table with Two Drawers and Distressed Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English elm coffee table from the early 19th century, with two drawers and distressed patina

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Antique Early 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Maison Ramsay Superb Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Rectangular Coffee Table
Maison Ramsay Superb Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Rectangular Coffee Table

Maison Ramsay Superb Patina Gold Leaf Wrought Iron Rectangular Coffee Table

By Maison Ramsay

Located in Chicago, IL

Maison Ramsay superb patina gold leaf wrought Iron rectangular coffee table with a lightly tinted

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970
Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970

Coffee Table Gold Patina Metal Base and Egypt Stone Top, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

vintage condition, it has a nice general patina. Restoration: the top of this coffee table was polished

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Vintage 1970s French American Classical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Dark Patina Metal with an Églomisé Glass Top Coffee Table
French Dark Patina Metal with an Églomisé Glass Top Coffee Table

French Dark Patina Metal with an Églomisé Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

French 1970s gun dark patinated brass base coffee table with an églomisé glass top.

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

Mid-Century Modern Patina Brass and Glass Round Coffee Table, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Patina Brass and Glass Round Coffee Table, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Patina Brass and Glass Round Coffee Table, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, round coffee table, with a glass top on a patinated brass

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Coffee Tables in Carved Wood, Antique Red Brown Patina
Pair of Coffee Tables in Carved Wood, Antique Red Brown Patina

Pair of Coffee Tables in Carved Wood, Antique Red Brown Patina

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of coffee tables in carved wood, patinated brown red inspired by Louis XIV forms, work of a

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Coffee Table with Top Crafted from Reclaimed Oak & Ebony Patina Steel Base
Coffee Table with Top Crafted from Reclaimed Oak & Ebony Patina Steel Base

Coffee Table with Top Crafted from Reclaimed Oak & Ebony Patina Steel Base

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Coffee table with top crafted from reclaimed oak & ebony patina steel base.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina
Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Large Vintage Thai Ming Dynasty Style Teak Coffee Table with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Thai vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty style teak wood coffee table from the mid 20th century

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Mid-20th Century Thai Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Natural Patina and Chow Legs
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Natural Patina and Chow Legs

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Coffee Table with Natural Patina and Chow Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese Ming dynasty style coffee table from the mid-20th century, with pierced apron and

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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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Materials

Brass

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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 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.
  • 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.