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Round Rattan and Black Metal Tripod Coffee Table France 1950
Round Rattan and Black Metal Tripod Coffee Table France 1950

Round Rattan and Black Metal Tripod Coffee Table France 1950

By Raoul Guys, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Rattan and black metal round tripod coffee table from France circa 1950 featuring hand-woven rattan

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Dripping Bronze Sculpture Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Dripping Bronze Sculpture Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Dripping Bronze Sculpture Coffee Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Las Vegas, NV

welded together then completely covered in thick dripping bronze. Gorgeous golden aged patina on bronze

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Cast Iron Metal Top Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table
Cast Iron Metal Top Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table

Cast Iron Metal Top Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic antique metal top on contemporary cast iron metal base coffee table. Wonderful patina

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Three Carved Drawers and Openwork Apron
Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Three Carved Drawers and Openwork Apron

Chinese Vintage Coffee Table with Three Carved Drawers and Openwork Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

executed décor and nice patina, this vintage Chinese coffee table will bring an exotic touch to any living

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Metal Top Cast Iron Base Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table
Metal Top Cast Iron Base Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table

Metal Top Cast Iron Base Indoor or Outdoor Garden Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic antique metal top on contemporary cast iron metal base coffee table. Wonderful patina. Great

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Early 20th Century European Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Berlin Iron

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Chestnut Two Drawer Coffee Table
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Chestnut Two Drawer Coffee Table

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Chestnut Two Drawer Coffee Table

Located in Casteren, NL

grain pattern. The top shows the marks of over 350 years of use and has a great patina. The coffee table

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Coffee Table Attr. Vittorio Gregotti in Wood and Glass, 1960s
Italian Coffee Table Attr. Vittorio Gregotti in Wood and Glass, 1960s

Italian Coffee Table Attr. Vittorio Gregotti in Wood and Glass, 1960s

By Vittorio Gregotti

Located in Milano, IT

enough to be original of the time. First Patina. Gregotti coffee table is a refined and elegant piece

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

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Drawers
18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Drawers

18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Coffee Table with Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

excellent condition with a wonderful aged character and a rich walnut patina. The long coffee table would

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Maison Lancel Three Part Brass & Glass Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern France
Maison Lancel Three Part Brass & Glass Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern France

Maison Lancel Three Part Brass & Glass Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern France

By Maison Lancel

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Maison Lancel three parts Brass coffee table, original patina, new glass

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Coffee Table or Bench
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Coffee Table or Bench

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Planner Group Coffee Table or Bench

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

finish with nice patina. Very delicate designed coffee table with tapered legs - All legs unscrew just

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

Materials

Maple

Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer
Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer

Vintage Thai Teak Coffee Table with Bulging Chow Legs and Black Lacquer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Thai teak coffee table from the mid-20th century, with large chow legs and black lacquer

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Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Stone Top by Brendan Bass
Modernist Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Stone Top by Brendan Bass

Modernist Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Stone Top by Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

Modernist Patinaed Steel Coffee Table with Open Travertine Stone Top. Sold by the Brendan Bass

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, X-Form Stretcher
Midcentury Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, X-Form Stretcher

Midcentury Giacometti Style Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top, X-Form Stretcher

By Diego Giacometti

Located in Atlanta, GA

structure and brown patina, this Giacometti style midcentury coffee table will bring a touch of authenticity

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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Country French Two-Drawer Pearwood and Oak Coffee Table
Large 19th Century Country French Two-Drawer Pearwood and Oak Coffee Table

Large 19th Century Country French Two-Drawer Pearwood and Oak Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique fruit wood coffee table was carved in France, circa 1830. The cut down pear and oak

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Pearwood

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Rattan Cover Mounted on Wooden Frame
Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Rattan Cover Mounted on Wooden Frame

Burmese Vintage Waterfall Coffee Table with Rattan Cover Mounted on Wooden Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Burmese vintage rattan waterfall coffee table with contemporary design from the mid 20th century

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

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top Inset
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top Inset

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Coffee Table with Woven Rattan Top Inset

Located in Yonkers, NY

brown patina, this Chinese elm wood coffee table with rattan top from the early 20th century will make

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Early 20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Horse Hoof Legs
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Horse Hoof Legs

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elm Coffee Table with Rattan Top and Horse Hoof Legs

Located in Yonkers, NY

extremities. Boasting a brown patina, this Chinese coffee table will be a great addition to any living room or

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Vintage African Table Carved Wood with Animals, Early 20th Century
Vintage African Table Carved Wood with Animals, Early 20th Century

Vintage African Table Carved Wood with Animals, Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Rough hewn live edge wood with superb patina Two-tier side or coffee table In very good condition for

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antelope Horn Oval Coffee Table Dikran Khoubesserian for Fondica France Patina
Antelope Horn Oval Coffee Table Dikran Khoubesserian for Fondica France Patina

Antelope Horn Oval Coffee Table Dikran Khoubesserian for Fondica France Patina

By Fondica, Dikran Khoubesserian

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antelope horn oval coffee table Dikran Khoubesserian for Fondica France Patina.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Rustic Modern Low Bench or Low Console
Rustic Modern Low Bench or Low Console

Rustic Modern Low Bench or Low Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ebony color. Beautiful patina, modern lines. Great low coffee table or console or bench.

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning Viennese Secession Coffee, Books or End Table Wonderful Shape & Patina
Stunning Viennese Secession Coffee, Books or End Table Wonderful Shape & Patina

Stunning Viennese Secession Coffee, Books or End Table Wonderful Shape & Patina

By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Lisse, NL

1904 design coffee or books table to Otto Wagner or Gustav Siegel, because it was in that same year

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession End Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage leather gym mat large ottoman footstool
Vintage leather gym mat large ottoman footstool

Vintage leather gym mat large ottoman footstool

Located in Malton, GB

top is formed from a vintage gym mat with great wear and patina. Ideal as a coffee table or footstool

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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The cosmos nesting coffee table large is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in cream

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oval Coffee Table - 1960s Charm with Faux Marble Top and Brass Accents
Vintage Oval Coffee Table - 1960s Charm with Faux Marble Top and Brass Accents

Vintage Oval Coffee Table - 1960s Charm with Faux Marble Top and Brass Accents

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Transport yourself back to the early 1960s with this exquisite Italian vintage coffee table, a

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Glass Top Coffee Table with Metal Verdigris Finish Patina
Glass Top Coffee Table with Metal Verdigris Finish Patina

Glass Top Coffee Table with Metal Verdigris Finish Patina

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Giacometti inspired metal and glass top coffee table with verdigris style finish paint patina

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA

ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER STORAGE TRUNK COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE OTTOMAN LOVELY PATiNA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Steamer trunk coffee or cocktail table in brown leather over an oak frame with internal ottoman storage

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20th Century English Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

19th Century Batea, Tray Table
19th Century Batea, Tray Table

19th Century Batea, Tray Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

been added and matched to top. Great little catch all side table or small coffee table. Beautiful

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic End Tables

Materials

Wood

'Down' Sofa in black leather  by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
'Down' Sofa in black leather  by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s

'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in amstelveen, NL

patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture
1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

sculpture for the coffee table, desk or as a centerpiece or more. In fine condition. In the style of C

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture
1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

applied patina. Great sculpture for the coffee table, desk or as a centerpiece or more. In fine condition

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Spanish 18th Century Gothic Style Trunk
Spanish 18th Century Gothic Style Trunk

Spanish 18th Century Gothic Style Trunk

Located in Round Top, TX

or as a coffee table. Great patina - very rich and luminous.

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Chestnut

Silver-Plated Catchall by Christofle, France, 1970s
Silver-Plated Catchall by Christofle, France, 1970s

Silver-Plated Catchall by Christofle, France, 1970s

By Andree Putman, Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

coffee table. Stunning patina.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture
1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

1970s Brutalist Mid-Century Patinated Bronze & Copper Cattail Kinetic Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House

Located in St. Louis, MO

sculpture with applied patina. Great sculpture for the coffee table, desk or as a centerpiece or more. In

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Two Plateau Coffee  Table
Two Plateau Coffee  Table

Two Plateau Coffee Table

Located in Charleston, SC

A green bronze patina coffee table with two tier comblanchien plateaus.

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Vintage Mirrored Coffee Table with Wonderful Patina
Vintage Mirrored Coffee Table with Wonderful Patina

Vintage Mirrored Coffee Table with Wonderful Patina

Located in Pasadena, CA

Rectangular mirrored coffee table with wooden trim and carved, tapered legs. Mirrored surfaces have

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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Bamboo and Decorated Patina Plateau Coffee Tables
Pair of Bamboo and Decorated Patina Plateau Coffee Tables

Pair of Bamboo and Decorated Patina Plateau Coffee Tables

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of coffee tables with a gilt metal bamboo base and the plateau with a black creased matt stone

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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Marble Marquetry Coffee Table, Cream Patina Cast Iron Base, 20th Century, Italy
Marble Marquetry Coffee Table, Cream Patina Cast Iron Base, 20th Century, Italy

Marble Marquetry Coffee Table, Cream Patina Cast Iron Base, 20th Century, Italy

Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR

Coffee table in marble marquetry, cream-colored painted and patinated cast iron base, very

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Marble, Iron

French Bronze Patina Cocktail Table
French Bronze Patina Cocktail Table

French Bronze Patina Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

Heavy stainless steel construction with a patinated bronze coating and an inset thick glass top. French, 1970s. This piece can be seen at in our showroom at the New York Design Ce...

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Modern Low Coffee Table in Polished Brass with Pink Patina and Resin Finish Wood
Modern Low Coffee Table in Polished Brass with Pink Patina and Resin Finish Wood

Modern Low Coffee Table in Polished Brass with Pink Patina and Resin Finish Wood

By Tatyana Glebova-Lowe, Boris Peevburg, Privatiselectionem

Located in Paris, FR

The MMXVIS1 low sitting center table is made of wood backed polished brass. A slight Japanese

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21st Century and Contemporary Luxembourgish Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table

Coffee Table

Sold|$5,970

Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Wall Panel in a dark worn red patina turned into a Coffee Table.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Grasscloth Coffee Table
Grasscloth Coffee Table

Grasscloth Coffee Table

Located in Southampton, NY

Karl Spring attribution grasscloth coffee table in patinaed olive green.

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mastercraft Coffee Table
Mastercraft Coffee Table

Mastercraft Coffee Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Southampton, NY

Mastercraft faux bamboo, patinaed brass coffee table, with oval, bevelled glass.

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Vintage 1970s American Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

French Coffee Table
French Coffee Table

French Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

The rich patina on this coffee table is unmistakable. There is one small drawer in front, and very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Metal Garden Dining Table Original Patina, circa 1930
French Metal Garden Dining Table Original Patina, circa 1930

French Metal Garden Dining Table Original Patina, circa 1930

Located in Roubaix, FR

French metal garden dining table original patina, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Organic Shaped Low Table in Bronze with Different Patina
Organic Shaped Low Table in Bronze with Different Patina

Organic Shaped Low Table in Bronze with Different Patina

By Atelier Stefan Leo

Located in Roma, IT

The table has been realized by the German artist Stefan Leo and it is made entirely of bronze with

Category

2010s German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Industrial square coffee table
Industrial square coffee table

Industrial square coffee table

Located in Boston, MA

A large scale industrial Parson's style coffee table. Great patina.

Category

20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Industrial cart coffee table
Industrial cart coffee table

Industrial cart coffee table

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful 4 wheel industrial cart for use as a coffee table. Great patina and paint.

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Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 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 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.