$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
$24,000
H 28 in W 48 in D 24 in
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Paul Frankl, a renowned American designer of the 20th century, crafted a timeless masterpiece in
Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak
$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
Paul Frankl Amoeba Cork Card Table for Johnson Furniture Co.
By Johnson Furniture Co., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl’s cork furniture pieces are among his longest-lasting contributions to American
Cork, Mahogany
$30,514
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
Rare Original Amoeba Cork Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Co., 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
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
Amorphic Amoeba Table by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
An exceptional amorphic Amoeba table by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture having cork veneer top on
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
Paul Frankl Lacquered Cork 'Amoeba' Cocktail Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
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 Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Rare "Amoeba" coffee or cocktail table Model 5005 designed by Paul T Frankl for Johnson Furniture
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
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 Top Coffee Table by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
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 Amoeba Coffee Table for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Paul Frankl Amoeba coffee table with solid mahogany legs. In the original finish with lots of
Mahogany, Cork
Sold
H 27 in W 36 in D 36 in
Midcentury "Amoeba" Table with Conical Mahogany Legs & Cork Top by Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This iconic and graphic table was realized by the 20th century design luminary, Paul Frankl, in the
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
"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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
$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
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$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.
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
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
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco solid cherry wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots. Price is for a set of 8 chairs only (not 12 as mentioned in "Sold As")
Bronze
$4,729 / 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, Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Chapo, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three Sculptural solid Oak bar stools with Merino Wool seats france 1960’s
Wool, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Baby Side Table with Orange Dot Roger Capron Tile
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
These tables feature new painted steel frames and a vintage lava tile from Roger Capron. Made in 1970s, these tiles vary in color and texture, resulting from the hand glazed process....
Metal
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.”
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