$28,000
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 35.5 in
Paul Frankl Cork Amoeba Cloud Coffee Cocktail Table Model 5005 USA 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Paul T Frankl cork top Amoeba or Cloud cocktail table Model 5005 Johnson Furniture circa 1950s
Mahogany, Cork
$30,631
H 14.18 in W 47.64 in D 14.18 in
Paul T. Frankl Amoeba cloud coffee table Johnson Furniture Company - USA, 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in London, GB
, Frankl’s strikingly modern Amoeba coffee table pairs a biomorphic natural waxed cork top with slanted
Cork
$5,900 / item
H 14.5 in W 37 in D 48 in
Amoeba Table by Paul T. Frankl for NO GA Projects (authorized by Paul T. Frankl)
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) designed the Amoeba Coffee Table (also called “Model no. 5005” and
Beech, Oak, Cork, Plywood
$2,040Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in Dm 48 in
Restored Mid-century Stacked Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Formica Top
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan and Formica coffee table boasts a bold amoeba-shaped top
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 62 in D 25 in
Rare Restored Rattan Amoeba L-Shaped Coffee Table w/ Stacked Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare restored rattan L-shaped Amoeba coffee table with glossy black lacquer style top and 2 stacked
Rattan
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Biomorphic Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan and mahogany top Biomorphic coffee table with 3-strand rattan legs. Also commonly
Rattan, Mahogany
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 48 in D 31 in
Restored Biomorphic Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table is
Rattan, Mahogany
$2,160Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in Dm 53 in
Restored Rattan Biomorphic Coffee Table w/ Stacked Rattan Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Large 53" wide restored amoeba-shaped biomorphic coffee table crafted with a Formica top
Rattan
$1,560Sale Price|40% Off
H 15.5 in W 46 in D 66 in
Large 5' Foot Mid-Cetury Biomorphic Rattan Coffee Table w/ Grassmat Sides
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired large 66" wide Mid-century biomorphic shaped rattan
Rattan, Formica
$16,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33 in W 78 in D 32 in
Restored MCM Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Table & Seating Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
: 27.5" height x 14" width x 33" depth -Square Table: 23" height x 30" width x 29" depth -Amoeba Coffee
Fabric, Rattan
Rare Original Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing example of an original Paul Frankl amoeba shaped table. It retains it's original
Cork, Mahogany
Paul Frankl "Amoeba" Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A completely restored Amoeba shaped coffee table with cork top and bleached mahogany legs in
Cork, Mahogany
Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare amoeba cork-top coffee table with mahogany legs. All original with a nice even patina
Amoeba Coffee Table by Paul T. Frankl 'Model 5005'
By Paul Frankl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Amoeba coffee table by Paul T. Frankl (Model 5005) by Johnson furniture company with a natural wax
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Biomorphic "Amoeba" Cork Top Coffee Table Circa 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Peabody, MA
Coffee table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, cork wrapped biomorphic free form top over
Wood, Cork
Amorphic Amoeba Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptional amorphic Amoeba table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture having cork veneer top on
Cork
Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork 'Amoeba' Cocktail Table
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
One of Frankl’s most successful and iconic table designs. The Amoeba cocktail table is comprised of
Rare Paul Frankl Cork Top Amoeba Coffee Table for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New Windsor, NY
Amoeba shaped cork veneer top with all natural inclusions resting on four splayed solid Mahogany
Cork, Mahogany
Sold
H 14.5 in W 48 in D 35.5 in
Paul T Frankl Cork Mahogany Cloud Amoeba Coffee Table Model 5005 Johnson 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Troy, MI
Rare "Amoeba" coffee or cocktail table Model 5005 designed by Paul T Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Mahogany, Cork
Sold
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 61.5 in
Restored Original Paul Frankl Surfboard Style Stacked Rattan Legs Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1940s restored Paul Frankl "surfboard" shaped coffee table. Also known as "amoeba" or
Rattan
Sold
H 17 in W 40 in D 55 in
Restored Large Mid-century Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, this biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba-shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table
Rattan, Mahogany
Restored Vintage Biomorphic Amoeba Rattan & Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950, this biomorphic rattan coffee table with an amoeba-shaped mahogany top, circa 1950. This table
Rattan
Large John Keal for Brown Saltman Treasure Chest Credenza
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Culver City, CA
amoeba or cloud design coffee tables of Paul Frankl, and other iconic midcentury subtle googie design
Hardwood
Paul Frankl Cork Top Amoeba Coffee Table for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Paul Frankl Amoeba coffee table with solid mahogany legs. In the original finish with lots of
Mahogany, Cork
Biomorphic "Amoeba" Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Peabody, MA
Coffee table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, cork wrapped biomorphic free form top over
Cork, Mahogany
Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Amoeba / Cloud cork top coffee table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
Mahogany, Cork
Paul Frankl Cork Top Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare, amoeba-shaped coffee table by Paul Frankl for The Johnson Furniture Company. Cork veneer
Cork, Mahogany
Sold
H 15 in W 47.5 in D 35.5 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modernist "Amoeba" Cork-Top Cocktail Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional and rare "Amoeba" cork-top cocktail table was realized by Paul Frankl- the
Mahogany, Cork
"Amoeba" Cork and Mahogany Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Amoeba" cork and mahogany coffee table in the style of Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
"Amoeba" Cork and Mahogany Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Amoeba" cork coffee table with bleached mahogany legs in the style of Paul Frankl.
Mahogany, Cork
Sold
H 15 in W 48 in D 36 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Cork Amoeba Shaped Coffee Table model 5005
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company. Probably the most Iconic piece from his Cork Furniture
Mahogany, Cork
Sold
H 13.75 in W 46 in D 31 in
Unusual Biomorphic, Amoeba Shape Midcentury Walnut Cocktail/Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual biomorphic, amoeba shape midcentury walnut cocktail / coffee table, amazing quality and
Walnut
Sold
H 19 in W 39 in D 60 in
Restored Amoeba Rattan and Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Vertically Stacked Leg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Biomorphic coffee table with vertically stacked white painted rattan base and a mahogany wood top
Rattan
Large John Keal for Brown Saltman Treasure Chest Credenza
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Culver City, CA
amoeba or cloud design coffee tables of Paul Frankl, and other iconic midcentury subtle googie design
Hardwood
1950's Amoeba Corktop Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
An amoeba shaped coffee table in lacquered cork by Paul Frankl on four legs.
Rare Original Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing example of an original Paul Frankl amoeba shaped table. It retains it's original
Cork, Mahogany
Rare Original Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing example of an original Paul Frankl amoeba shaped table. It retains it's original
Mahogany
A Paul Frankl Amoeba Free-Form Cork Topped Table.
Located in New York, NY
The thick free-formed cork top supported on four wide but thin turned out legs.
Cork, Wood
RATTAN COFFEE TABLE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-legged Paul Frankl inspired rattan coffee table. CORNER HOUSE ANTIQUES offers an extensive
Wood, Rattan
Sold
H 15 in W 47.5 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist "Amoeba" Cork-Top Cocktail Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Allentown, PA
Mid-Century Modernist "Amoeba" cork-top cocktail table by Paul Frankle Born in Vienna, Paul
Cork
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$3,050 / set
H 9 in W 6 in D 5.375 in
Pair, Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce Polished Nickel, Brutalist Perforated Wall Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Tenfold 3T Wall Sconce in Polished Nickel by Luft Tanaka Studio Brutalism meets glam. Wall light inspired by brutalist design and Op Art composed of interlocking mirror poli...
Aluminum, Steel
On Hold|$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,559 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$718Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and vintage tobacco aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Moder...
Oak
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$4,748 / set
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak Bar Stools with Merino Wool seats France 1960s
By Rudolf Steiner, Henning Kjærnulf, Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak bar stools with Merino Wool seats france 1960’s
Wool, Oak
$1,518Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in
Chloe Rattan Table Lamps, Handcrafted Lighting, Organic Design, New
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Rattan
$4,659
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.