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Pinwheel Coffee Table

Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Coffee Table
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
A brilliantly inventive design by Peter Hvidt the model #523 coffee table by France & Son is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Modular 'Pinwheel' Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This innovative design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard is 6 cocktail tables in one coffee table
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
configured into multiple arrangements. Configured all together, the tables form an impressive pinwheel coffee
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
$12,500 / set
H 17 in W 51 in D 51 in
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
configured into multiple arrangements. Configured all together, the tables form an impressive pinwheel coffee
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
$12,500 / set
H 17 in W 51 in D 51 in
Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Original 'pinwheel' table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Denmark 1953 Solid teak with brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt  'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
Peter Hvidt  'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
$11,440 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 51.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Pinwheel HM7 Coffee or Side Tables
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 6 pinwheel HM7 coffee or side tables by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Oak. Originally
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Cocktail Table for John Stuart-Unique Special Edition
By Peter Hvidt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
individual Tables which create a large round cocktail table-'Pinwheel' by Peter Hvidt.. Each table has three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Round Hvidt Style Rosewood Pinwheel Coffee Table with Six Petals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round rosewood pinwheel coffee table with six petals in the style of Peter Hvidt.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Pinwheel Coffee Table, Model 523
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen design pinwheel form coffee table model #523 by France & Son
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
independently or in multiple arrangements. Configured all together, they create a full circular, pinwheel coffee
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lucite Pinwheel Form Coffee Table, circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
A radiant arm, pinwheel form cocktail table, circa 1980s, in carved Lucite acrylic and fitted with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Vintage Hekman Butlers Tray Table Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Pinwheel Inlay
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hekman Butlers Tray Table Mahogany Coffee Table w/ Pinwheel Inlay. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pinwheel Table by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, Circa 1960
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Culver City, CA
Pinwheel table by Peter Hvidt, Denmark Circa 1960, Series of six Model 523 tables with solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Scandinaving Modern Hvidt and Molgaard Pinwheel Occasional Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen designed adaptable occasional pin wheel tables. Newly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Set 4 Peter Hvidt "PINWHEEL" Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables.. Early Examples
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Peter Hvidt "PINWHEEL" Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables.. Early production in solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt Pinwheel Table
By Peter Hvidt
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fun pinwheel coffee table by Peter Hvidt. Composed of six (6) separate tables and limitless
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Style Rustic Octagon Pinwheel Large Coffee Table Artes De Mexico
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Spanish Revival style extra-large octagon pinwheel coffee table with a centre metal pan for
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, offering a variety of arrangement options, but most commonly configured as a round coffee table resembling
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

"Pinwheel" Teak Coffee Table Model 523 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Lynn, MA
Complete "Pinwheel" modular solid teak tables model 523 with brass-plated steel legs designed by
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen 6-Piece "Pinwheel" Cocktail Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., France & Daverkosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
"Pinwheel Table" (model 523) having 6 fully interchangeable petal tables each with a solid teak top, brass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Round Petite Table Pinwheel Inlay Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon petite table, with wonderful pinwheel inlay. Legs remove for transport. We have not
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Set of 6 Peter Hvidt Design Pinwheel Tables Brilliant design by Peter Hvidt
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Peter Hvidt Design Pinwheel Tables Brilliant design by Peter Hvidt Model 523 6 individual
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table by CIMO
Located in London, London
Six part `Pinwheel` Coffee Table forming a complete circle by CIMO, c1955, Brazil.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

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Lane Furniture Walnut and Glass Pinwheel Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Papaikou, HI
This would be one of Lane Furniture's more interesting designs. Its form is uncluttered; with clean and simple lines.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century "Pinwheel" Side or Coffee Table Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four low tables which can be formed or separated in a variety of configurations. One each
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Pinwheel Cocktail Table by Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail stacking nest of tables comprised of six sections, each with teak tops and three brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Set Of 6 Pinwheel Cocktail Tables By Peter Hvidt
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 teak cocktail table over brass legs- each piece can stand alone or forming a large circle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Pinwheel Segmented Cocktail Table by Peter Hvidt circa 1950's
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful segmented pinwheel design cocktail table by Danish designer Peter Hvidt. The segments
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Vintage 1950s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Pinwheel Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pinwheel coffee table available at 1stDibs. A pinwheel coffee table — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage pinwheel coffee table now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pinwheel coffee table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pinwheel coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pinwheel coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard and John Stuart are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pinwheel Coffee Table?

Prices for a pinwheel coffee table start at $650 and top out at $19,900 with the average selling for $5,668.

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 Pinwheel 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.

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  • 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs 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.