$3,492 / item
H 16.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.81 in
Matched Pair Of Early 20Th C. Primitive Portuguese Coffee Tables
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of C.1920s Portuguese Coffee Tables. Originally from a cobblers workshop in northern Portugal these tables have been cut down to coffee table height.
Wood
Portuguese 19th century Rosewood and Gilt Metal coffee table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most handsome Portuguese 19th century Rosewood and Gilt Metal coffee table.
Metal
$3,450
H 20.5 in W 68.25 in D 28.25 in
Early 19th Century Rustic Coffee Table with Two Drawers from Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
This rustic dark chestnut coffee table features two drawers with iron pulls. The extensive wear and distress give this table its remarkable character. Gouges, cracks, scratches, and ...
Iron
Large Primitive Low Table In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut
Located in London, GB
A large primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated Portuguese chestnut.
Chestnut
$2,533
H 13.39 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Sublime 1797 Dated Hand Paitned Portugese Chest or Trunk for Linens Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1797 dated hand painted Portuguese trunk or chest A very good looking and well made piece. A typical hand painted European ...
Oak
Coffee Table
Located in Snellegem, BE
Coffee table, stained wood, turned legs, Old Portuguese work
Brass
XL Primitive 18th C. Portuguese Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
An XL northern Portuguese coffee table in heavily patinated chestnut.
Chestnut
Primitive XL Wabi Sabi 18th C. Portuguese Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A substantial 18th C. Northern Portuguese coffee table in heavily patinated chestnut.
Chestnut
Primitive Portuguese Slate & Chestnut Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A northern Portuguese slate & chestnut coffee table. Constructed using a thick 19th C. riveren slate slab on 18th C.
Slate
Portuguese 19th Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale Portuguese 19th century rosewood coffee table with eight drawers.
Sold
H 14.38 in W 91.74 in D 35.83 in
XXL Primitive Low/Coffee Table In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut Wabi Wabi
Located in London, GB
A huge primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Chestnut
Antique Portuguese Architectural Fragment Table
Located in Houston, TX
This antique Portuguese Architectural Fragment has been given new life as a beautiful coffee table.
Metal
1920s Portuguese Leather Low Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1920s Portuguese leather topped low table with a heavy barley twist leg, 1920. Dimensions: 51 inches (130 cms) wide 20 inches (51 cms) deep 16 inches (41 cms) high.
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Side Table from Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful later 19th century cocktail table, side table from Portugal. Beautifully constructed from handsome walnut. Wonderful patina.
Walnut
18th Century Portuguese Rosewood Low Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual size, perfect as a side table or coffee table. 32 inches wide, 16 high, 18.5 deep.
Rosewood
A Rare Portuguese Walnut & Parcel Gilt Low Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Portuguese Walnut & Parcel Gilt Low Table
Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with gadrooned edge over a drawer with all around false drawers and carved frieze, over a carved frieze, raised on barley twist legs joined by a conforming box s...
Rosewood
Portuguese Buffet Table in Kingwood began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese buffet table in kingwood, twisted and shaken with a drawer in the center. Metal hardware. Dim.: 54 x 59 x 41 cm. Beginning 20th Century Good conditions
Rosewood
XL Primitive Low Table In Dark 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut
Located in London, GB
A primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Chestnut
XL Primitive Low Table In 18th C. Portuguese Chestnut Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A primitive low table/coffee table in heavily patinated 18th C. Portuguese chestnut.
Chestnut
18th Century Rustic Dark Oak Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This rustic dark oak coffee table features two drawers with iron pulls. The extensive wear and distress are what give this table its remarkable character. Deep gouges, cracks, scratc...
Oak
18th Century Dark Oak Side Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
18th-century dark oak side table with elaborately turned legs, carved stretchers, and two functioning drawers. The reverse side features false-front drawers, allowing the table to st...
Oak
Primitive Elm Plank Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Such great texture, it would also make a beautiful coffee table.
Elm
Portuguese 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Portuguese 19th century rosewood and brass coffee table.
Brass
Two Portuguese Low Rosewood Tables
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Would make great coffee tables. Could be sold separately. Larger table: 24 3/4" x 19 1/2" x 20 1/2" high Smaller table 21 1/4" x 16 1/4" x 19" high.
Rosewood
Portuguese Buffet Table in Kingwood began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese buffet table in kingwood, twisted and shaken with a drawer in the center. Metal hardware. Dim.: 54 x 59 x 41 cm. Beginning 20th Century Good conditions
Rosewood
Large Scale Primitive Trunk, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome Portuguese grand scale primitive coffee, trunk resting on its feet, now as a coffee table.
Pine
Brazilian Portuguese Colonial Carved Wood Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top over a case with two panels with diamond carved centers, elaborate wrought iron hinged latch and lock plate, side handles with carved diamond shape panels...
Wood
18th Century Chestnut Coffee Table, Portugal, circa 1750
Located in East Hampton, NY
Single-plank construction splayed, chamfered legs. Top is two-inches thick.
Sold
H 22 in W 37.5 in D 25 in
Portuguese Rosewood Coffee Table with Elaborately Turned Legs and Spans
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A deeply and elaborately carved rosewood table, featuring Portuguese turned legs and supports; made in Portugal during the third quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 22 x 37.5 x 2...
Rosewood
Portuguese colonial farm table, c. 1860, now a coffee table
Located in Norwalk, CT
Portuguese colonial fruitwood farm table, c. 1860, with tapered neoclassic style legs and an apron drawer, now a coffee table
Rare 17th Century Anglo-Portuguese Palisander Wood Low Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An extremely rare 17th century rectangular Anglo-Portuguese palisander wood low table of superb patina (color). The solid, finely figured palisander top has a gadrooned carved edg...
Palisander
$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
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
$710Sale 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
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Bar Cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar cabinet Carmen by Comité De Proyectos Dimensions: large: W 45 x D 90 x H 110 cm Materials: Huanacaxaxtle Wood, Sisal Fiber, Steel, Wicker, Mirror, Leather. We are an interior a...
Steel
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
Antique wooden bucket of Japanese lacquer craftsman/20th century/planter
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bucket used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen to store lacquer. It is believed to have been used from the Meiji period to the first half of the Showa era (1868-1940)...
Cedar, Lacquer
$4,796
H 15.36 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Patinated Wooden Naga Table, Crafted in India, Early 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional Naga coffee table, handcrafted from a single piece of wood, embodies the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, India. Originally designed as raised beds to withstand m...
Wood
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
Steel, Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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
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
$805Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
19th Century French Elm Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century elm coffee table from France. The top is banded all the way around and has lovely graining in the six board top. The top follows down to a simple apron, which contains...
Elm
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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