Peter Hvidt “Model 523” Pinwheel Coffee Table for France & Son, Denmark, 1953
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic “Model 523” pinwheel coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt and produced by France & Son, Denmark, circa 1953.
Brass
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Coffee Table
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Highland, IN
A brilliantly inventive design by Peter Hvidt the model #523 coffee table by France & Son is comprised of 6 individual tables made of solid teak with brass legs. When arranged as sh...
Brass
$12,500 / set
Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configured all together, the tables form an impressive pinwheel coffee table. Tables are sculpted from solid teak and finished with bright, brass legs.
Brass
1960s Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen Pinwheel Teak Coffee Table Model 523
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pinwheel Coffee Table, Model 523, designed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen for France and Son in 1953.
Brass, Steel
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.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17 in Dm 51 in
Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Cocktail Table for John Stuart-Unique Special Edition
By Peter Hvidt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Mid-Century Modern private commission unique edition by my architect father from John Stuart International in 1950. This one and only 2-tone uniquely colored veneers in half light ...
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.
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, Denmark.
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-- arranged in a pinwheel shape this table is 51" in diameter-- but tables can also be...
Brass
Set of Six Peter Hvidt "Pinwheel" Tables for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configured all together, they create a full circular, pinwheel coffee table. Original teak wood selection is gleaming and gorgeous, with very clean surfaces and edges.
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 beveled 3/8" thick glass top.
Glass, Lucite
Sold
H 18 in W 41 in D 31 in
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 pinwheel inlay top, fold down sides, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, quality America...
Mahogany
Peter Hvidt 'Pinwheel' Table. Denmark C1953
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Original 'pinwheel' table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Denmark 1953 Solid teak with brass legs. Comprises of six individual tables which can be configured in a variety o...
Brass
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 teak top on brass legs. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Can be c...
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 manufactured in an oiled walnut. Six tables available. Price is per table. Professional, s...
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 26 in D 19 in
Set 4 Peter Hvidt "PINWHEEL" Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables.. Early Examples
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Peter Hvidt "PINWHEEL" Teak and Brass Model 523 Tables.. Early production in solid teak segmented coffee table with brass legs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen tables c...
Brass
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H 13 in W 48 in D 8 in
Antique Rustic Spanish Revival Style Mahogany Pinwheel Fire Pit Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Rustic Spanish Revival Style Mahogany Pinwheel Coal / Fire Pit / Coffee Table Feature this Spanish revival antique pinwheel in your commercial or private space.
Mahogany
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 possibilities for arrangement.
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 58 in D 58 in
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 fire pit cooking, plant or decor.
Metal
Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By John Stuart, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set, offering a variety of arrangement options, but most commonly configured as a round coffee table resembling a pinwheel. Additionally, the tables are all from the same,...
Brass
Sold
H 16 in Dm 51.25 in
"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 Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. The set is made up of 6 individual tables that...
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen 6-Piece "Pinwheel" Cocktail Table
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare and stunningly diverse table designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen known as the "Pinwheel Table" (model 523) having 6 fully interchangeable petal tables each with ...
Brass
Sold
H 16.75 in Dm 23.75 in
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 identified the maker for this table yet.
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 teak tables with brass legs, these can be arranged in many ways, a most impressive...
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.
Wood
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.
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 in black, white, coral/orange, and yellow laminate on wood. All have black painted w...
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 legs, mod. no. 523, by Peter Hvidt, 1916-1986 and imported by John Stuart, Inc. Dani...
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 when put together. They are numbered and labelled by JOHN STUART INC. The legs ar...
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 also arrange themselves into wild serpentine formations and looser arrangements that...
Mahogany
$13,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, 1962, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchairs for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962, set of two. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchairs, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commit...
Velvet
$177,504
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$2,489 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
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
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,554 / 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
$6,743 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$1,741 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$9,940 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$6,173
H 9.06 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
$12,499
H 44.5 in W 67 in D 20 in
Restored T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 12-Drawer Dresser Blue/Mahogany
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Foskett & John Stewart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, this dresser was made by Widdicomb for distribution by John Stuart Inc. Typical of pieces by these groups, the constructio...
Brass
$13,652 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
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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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
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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.