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Vintage Burr Walnut Coffee Table with Green Distressed Leather Top Lovely Patina
Vintage Burr Walnut Coffee Table with Green Distressed Leather Top Lovely Patina

Vintage Burr Walnut Coffee Table with Green Distressed Leather Top Lovely Patina

By Regency

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very good looking vintage Burr Walnut coffee table with

Category

20th Century English Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

STUNNING EXTRA LARGE RALPH LAUREN BURR ELM COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE LOVELY PATiNA
STUNNING EXTRA LARGE RALPH LAUREN BURR ELM COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE LOVELY PATiNA

STUNNING EXTRA LARGE RALPH LAUREN BURR ELM COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE LOVELY PATiNA

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

large, Ralph Lauren Burr Elm coffee or cocktail table. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

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

Materials

Elm

Large Burr Walnut Cocktail Coffee Low Table Nicely Carved Legs Great Patina
Large Burr Walnut Cocktail Coffee Low Table Nicely Carved Legs Great Patina

Large Burr Walnut Cocktail Coffee Low Table Nicely Carved Legs Great Patina

By Minotti

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning burr walnut centre occasional table with Lion

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20th Century English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Coffee table with top crafter from reclaimed oak and ebony patina steel base. Piece from our one

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Gilded Coffee Table and Curio Case Great Patina
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Gilded Coffee Table and Curio Case Great Patina

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Gilded Coffee Table and Curio Case Great Patina

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table, with Opening Glass Top to create a Curio Display Case. What

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Lovely Burr Walnut Art Deco Style Coffee Table Lovely Timber Patina Part Suite
Lovely Burr Walnut Art Deco Style Coffee Table Lovely Timber Patina Part Suite

Lovely Burr Walnut Art Deco Style Coffee Table Lovely Timber Patina Part Suite

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco style octagonal coffee table A very well

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20th Century English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Round Melting Coffee Table by R&Y Augousti is a striking fusion of modern artistry and timeless

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

patina steel base materials. In a world of mass-produced furniture and an ever-growing landfill, it's

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail...

Materials

Steel

Antique Low Table In Original Paint Patina
Antique Low Table In Original Paint Patina

Antique Low Table In Original Paint Patina

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Low Table In Original Paint Patina. Heavy laquer coating for a transitional feel.

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Vintage 1930s Asian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Design Table in Walnut Patina Color
Italian Design Table in Walnut Patina Color

Italian Design Table in Walnut Patina Color

Located in Buggiano, IT

20th Mid century Italian design table in walnut, in patina color. Comes from an old country house

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Steel Coffee Table
Steel Coffee Table

Steel Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel Coffee Table, original patina

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Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Industrial Coffee Table

Industrial Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steel Tank Coffee Table, beautiful patina

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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mirrored Coffee Table
Mirrored Coffee Table

Mirrored Coffee Table

Located in Seattle, WA

mirror / reverse painted glass top coffe table. nice patina on glass and curvy wood frame

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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Bronze Patina Square Table
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Bronze Patina Square Table

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Bronze Patina Square Table

By Mastercraft, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

Great Bronze color faux bamboo glass top square table. In excellent vintage condition. In the style

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Custom Refurbished Bistro Table with Blue Patina Steel Top
Custom Refurbished Bistro Table with Blue Patina Steel Top

Custom Refurbished Bistro Table with Blue Patina Steel Top

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

a reclaimed wood table top and custom blue patina steel. Conveniently sized bistro table is a

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina
Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina

Giacometti Style Glass and Iron Table wIth Green Patina

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Houston, TX

Georgeous iron table in with perfectly patinaed green paint circa early 20th century. Could be

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20th Century Unknown Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Oak Coffee Table
French Oak Coffee Table

French Oak Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

great age and patina. Perfect as a coffee table.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Indian Trunk Coffee Table
Indian Trunk Coffee Table

Indian Trunk Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Extremely handsome painted indian trunk to be used as a coffee table. Wonderful patina and

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Antique 19th Century Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Oak Coffee Table
French Oak Coffee Table

French Oak Coffee Table

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The perfectly patina'd French oak coffee table Thick oak planks with butterfly joints Wonderful

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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Orange Patina Small Round Dutch Cocktail Table
Art Deco Orange Patina Small Round Dutch Cocktail Table

Art Deco Orange Patina Small Round Dutch Cocktail Table

By Alvar Aalto

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful well constructed small orange patinated nicely worn cocktail table, circa 1940s solid and

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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto, rare 1930's table A70 with great patina
Alvar Aalto, rare 1930's table A70 with great patina

Alvar Aalto, rare 1930's table A70 with great patina

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing the Alvar Aalto 1930's table model A70, now available in our collection of rare vintage

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Beautiful Coffee Table, circa 1950
Beautiful Coffee Table, circa 1950

Beautiful Coffee Table, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Darkened metal coffee table and patina in light relief. Top in clear glass, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table
Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table

Midcentury Granite Top Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

and has good patina. An aesthetically pleasing midcentury coffee table with a timeless elegance

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

Materials

Granite, Brass

Transitional Round Low Coffee Table
Transitional Round Low Coffee Table

Transitional Round Low Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Transitional round low coffee table. Spotted patina of grey, gold and crème fill the coloration

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Vintage 1940s American Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Vintage French Rattan Coffee Table
Vintage French Rattan Coffee Table

Vintage French Rattan Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

The light yet elegant design and faded patina of this rattan coffee table give it a whimsical

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

Materials

Rattan

Rectangular Wabi Sabi Table with Screws, Rustic, Mid-Century, Patina, 1950's
Rectangular Wabi Sabi Table with Screws, Rustic, Mid-Century, Patina, 1950's

Rectangular Wabi Sabi Table with Screws, Rustic, Mid-Century, Patina, 1950's

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wabi-Sabi two-legged wooden coffee table with screws, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s Mid-century two

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Oak with Black Patina Steel Legs
Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Oak with Black Patina Steel Legs

Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Oak with Black Patina Steel Legs

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Live Edge round side table in oak is an occasional table, a coffee table, or a side table. We

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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Walnut with Black Patina Steel Legs
Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Walnut with Black Patina Steel Legs

Live Edge Round Side Table Solid Walnut with Black Patina Steel Legs

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

This Live Edge round side table in walnut is an occasional table, a coffee table, or a side table

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Artisan Crafted Turquoise Metal Coffee Table
Artisan Crafted Turquoise Metal Coffee Table

Artisan Crafted Turquoise Metal Coffee Table

By P. Labbe

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dark patina metal coffee table enameled in fabulous shade of turquoise and acid etched by artist

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

Rustic Solid Wood Craftsman Coffee Table
Rustic Solid Wood Craftsman Coffee Table

Rustic Solid Wood Craftsman Coffee Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

patina on this coffee table, we see this craftsman took great inspiration from wabi-sabi. This item with

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish 18th Century Bench Coffee Table
Spanish 18th Century Bench Coffee Table

Spanish 18th Century Bench Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

coffee table.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table 18" Tall
Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table 18" Tall

Vintage Elm Wood Coffee Table 18" Tall

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage Elm wood coffee table Size: 82”w x 22.5”d x 18”h Antique patina elm wood coffee table with

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

French Vintage Brass and Glass Coffee Table
French Vintage Brass and Glass Coffee Table

French Vintage Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

Striking French vintage brass and glass two tiered coffee table, beautiful patina.

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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Oak Coffee Table by Charles Dudouyt
French Oak Coffee Table by Charles Dudouyt

French Oak Coffee Table by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Original wood finish shows perfect age and patina. Lovely as a coffee table or side table.

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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid Brass Rams Head Coffee Table Base
Solid Brass Rams Head Coffee Table Base

Solid Brass Rams Head Coffee Table Base

By Leon Francois Chervet

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Sculptural ibex brass gazelle rams head coffee table. Beautiful patina. Measured per base. Style

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Period Arrow Coffee Table
French Art Deco Period Arrow Coffee Table

French Art Deco Period Arrow Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

A French Art Deco period Arrow coffee table. Perfect patina on the metal table under glass, framed

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Vineyard Pressoire, Coffee Table
French 18th Century Vineyard Pressoire, Coffee Table

French 18th Century Vineyard Pressoire, Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

a coffee table. Terrific patina. Great for any casual interior or exterior.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table Black Lacquer
Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table Black Lacquer

Midcentury Paul McCobb Coffee Table Black Lacquer

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

original heavy black lacquer finish with nice patina. Very delicate designed coffee table with tapered legs

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

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Primitive pair of coffee tables, European, early 1900
Primitive pair of coffee tables, European, early 1900

Primitive pair of coffee tables, European, early 1900

Located in Diest, BE

Primitive pair of coffee tables, great patina. Folk art. Table 1 : 58x58x25cm Table 2: 64x62x33cm

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Antique 1890s European Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Coffee Table in Copper and Wood, 1950s
Italian Coffee Table in Copper and Wood, 1950s

Italian Coffee Table in Copper and Wood, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

, the top is round and was made of drummed copper, wonderful patina. The Italian coffee table is ideal

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper

Artisan Organic Coffee Table, Wabi Sabi, France, 1950s
Artisan Organic Coffee Table, Wabi Sabi, France, 1950s

Artisan Organic Coffee Table, Wabi Sabi, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

remarkable woodworking and a beautiful patina. This organic coffee table provides a warm atmosphere and would

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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood Black Patina Steel Legs by Alabama Sawyer
End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood Black Patina Steel Legs by Alabama Sawyer

End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood Black Patina Steel Legs by Alabama Sawyer

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

"Sputnik White Series" is part of our small batch of Live Edge round side tables in Hackberry. The

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs
Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs

Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

"Sputnik White 1" is part of our small batch of Live Edge round side tables in Hackberry. The lines

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs
Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs

Live Edge End Grain Round Side Table Light Wood with Black Patina Steel Legs

By Alabama Sawyer

Located in Birmingham, AL

"Sputnik White 2" is part of our small batch of Live Edge round side tables in Hackberry. The lines

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Bronze Lilly Pad Tables Signed by Paula Swinnen with Brown Patina Top and Lotus
Bronze Lilly Pad Tables Signed by Paula Swinnen with Brown Patina Top and Lotus

Bronze Lilly Pad Tables Signed by Paula Swinnen with Brown Patina Top and Lotus

Located in Round Top, TX

Newly made original bronze lilly pad tables by Paula Swinnen. Beautiful functional art comes

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique coffee table set on a square base, with great patina. Perfection is imperfect. This

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

American Mid-Century Coffee Table - 1stdibs New York
American Mid-Century Coffee Table - 1stdibs New York

American Mid-Century Coffee Table - 1stdibs New York

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Queens, NY

American midcentury patinaed bronze oval shaped coffee table with etched floral design supported on

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

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Style Coffee Table in Oak, France, 1960s
Brutalist Style Coffee Table in Oak, France, 1960s

Brutalist Style Coffee Table in Oak, France, 1960s

Located in Hellouw, NL

updated by our restorer with respect to the patina and appearance. This coffee table lends itself well to

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base
Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base Piece from our one of kind collection, Le Monde

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base
Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Petrified Wood Slice on Patina Steel Base Piece from our one of kind collection, Le Monde

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

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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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 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 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 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 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.