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Postmodern Architectural Root Veneer Coffee Table Desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna
Postmodern Architectural Root Veneer Coffee Table Desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna

Postmodern Architectural Root Veneer Coffee Table Desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Postmodern architectural coffee table desk Arch. Wieser, Vienna, 1980 Architect Wieser made is

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth
Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth

Postmodern Waterfall Coffee Table Karl Springer Style with Black Plinth

By Karl Springer

Located in Staten Island, NY

Peach waterfall cascade coffee table with black plinth custom made in 1980s Couple brown paint

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

ETC.etera x Another Human Block Coffee Table, Contemporary, Postmodern
ETC.etera x Another Human Block Coffee Table, Contemporary, Postmodern

ETC.etera x Another Human Block Coffee Table, Contemporary, Postmodern

By Another Human

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This one of a kind coffee table is a collaboration between Los Angeles design firms ETC.etera and

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2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic, Lacquer

Postmodern Glass Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

Postmodern Glass Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte

By Gae Aulenti, Fontana Arte

Located in London, GB

Vintage Tavolino con Ruote coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Fiberglass Coffee Table after a Corinthian Capital, Italy, 1965
Postmodern Fiberglass Coffee Table after a Corinthian Capital, Italy, 1965

Postmodern Fiberglass Coffee Table after a Corinthian Capital, Italy, 1965

Located in Quechee, VT

This clever low table is made of molded fiberglass and painted to look like the ruins of an ancient

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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Fiberglass

Rizzo-Inspired Postmodern Cocktail and Coffee Serving Table with Ice Bucket
Rizzo-Inspired Postmodern Cocktail and Coffee Serving Table with Ice Bucket

Rizzo-Inspired Postmodern Cocktail and Coffee Serving Table with Ice Bucket

By Kouros Maghsoudi

Located in New York, NY

Opulent modular cocktail table inspired by Taarof, a Persian tradition of etiquette and generosity

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2010s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

Italian Postmodern Gilded Swivel Coffee Table in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A three-tier 1970s Italian coffee table or side table with two-tier swivel action making a very

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Marble Cocktail Table by Richard Himmel
Postmodern Marble Cocktail Table by Richard Himmel

Postmodern Marble Cocktail Table by Richard Himmel

By Richard Himmel

Located in Chicago, IL

Noguchi-style Postmodern design cocktail table designed by famed Chicago designer Richard Himmel

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern 1980s Waterfall Scroll Table Bench in Purple
Postmodern 1980s Waterfall Scroll Table Bench in Purple

Postmodern 1980s Waterfall Scroll Table Bench in Purple

By Karl Springer

Located in Forest Hills, NY

1980s Postmodern Formica Scroll Coffee Table in Purple. Color is a muted gradient grayish purple

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Sphere Form Cocktail Table
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Sphere Form Cocktail Table

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Geometric Sphere Form Cocktail Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Glamorous Postmodern tessellated stone geometric ball form coffee table with glass top, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Postmodern 1980s Adjustable Cocktail Table by Italian Manufacturer Bellato
Postmodern 1980s Adjustable Cocktail Table by Italian Manufacturer Bellato

Postmodern 1980s Adjustable Cocktail Table by Italian Manufacturer Bellato

Located in Vilnius, LT

Glass and metal adjustable coffee or cocktail table. Exclusive design allowing the table legs to

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Gae Aulenti  Tavolo Con Ruote coffee table for Fontana Arte
Gae Aulenti  Tavolo Con Ruote coffee table for Fontana Arte

Gae Aulenti Tavolo Con Ruote coffee table for Fontana Arte

By Gae Aulenti

Located in LYON, FR

. A key coffee table in postmodern design. Exhibited at NYC's MOMA. The table features a 15mm thick

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Italian A. Mendini Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top and Cast Aluminium Frame
Italian A. Mendini Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top and Cast Aluminium Frame

Italian A. Mendini Coffee Table with Crystal Glass Top and Cast Aluminium Frame

By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia

was a fundamental exponent of the Postmodern movement. This coffee table is part of "Edizioni

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Crystal, Aluminum

Vintage Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Side / Coffee Table
Vintage Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Side / Coffee Table

Vintage Postmodern Natural Mactan Stone Side / Coffee Table

Located in Bay City, MI

This Vintage Postmodern natural Mactan stone side table is a unique piece for any room. Features a

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table
Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table

Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern coffee table, architectural, geometrical, travertine, France, 1970s Minimalist modern

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table, Italy
Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table, Italy

Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table, Italy

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern coffee table, travertine, Italy, 1970s Architectural coffee table as an arrangement

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Plaster Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970
Plaster Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970

Plaster Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970

By John Dickinson

Located in Chicago, IL

Plaster postmodern coffee table, 1970. Plaster column round legs and top with rounded corners.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Center Tables

Materials

Plaster

French Large Circular Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table
French Large Circular Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table

French Large Circular Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A large circular postmodern coffee table with thick, planked beech top inlaid with exotic timber

Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech

Postmodern Coffee Table
Postmodern Coffee Table

Postmodern Coffee Table

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Add a touch of postmodern elegance to your living space with this exquisite coffee table

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Postmodern Coffee Table with Storage
Postmodern Coffee Table with Storage

Postmodern Coffee Table with Storage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful warm wood veneer with built-in rounded shelves and pencil legs.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Beige and Pink Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Postmodern Beige and Pink Tessellated Stone Coffee Table

Postmodern Beige and Pink Tessellated Stone Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Elevate your space with the exceptional vintage postmodern coffee table. This table features a

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1990s Philippine Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern black marble and glass coffee table, 1980s
Postmodern black marble and glass coffee table, 1980s

Postmodern black marble and glass coffee table, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Postmodern coffee table with a clear bent glass and geometrical marble bases. Beautifully sculpted

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

1980s Postmodern Coral Stone and Glass Coffee Table
1980s Postmodern Coral Stone and Glass Coffee Table

1980s Postmodern Coral Stone and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

1980s large coral stone stone and glass postmodern coffee table. Designed to make a bold statement

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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Paolo Piva Style Coffee Table, 1980s
Paolo Piva Style Coffee Table, 1980s

Paolo Piva Style Coffee Table, 1980s

By Paolo Piva

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Postmodern coffee table. Black steel base, comes with a clear cut glass top, 1980s. Very

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Saporiti Concrete and Glass Postmodern Coffee Table
Saporiti Concrete and Glass Postmodern Coffee Table

Saporiti Concrete and Glass Postmodern Coffee Table

By Saporiti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Memphis style coffee table in the manner of Saporiti, Italy, 1980s Striking coffee table on a

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Double Arrowhead Form Travertine & Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table
Double Arrowhead Form Travertine & Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table

Double Arrowhead Form Travertine & Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern coffee table comprised of triangular dark veined travertine blocks connected by a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Travertine Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti
Travertine Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti

Travertine Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Up & Up

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up & Up, 1970, Italy. This piece is timeless

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Glass Top
Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Glass Top

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern coffee table with travertine base and glass top. This table features a three piece

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Wood Coffee Table with Rosso Alicante Marble Top, 20th Century
Postmodern Wood Coffee Table with Rosso Alicante Marble Top, 20th Century

Postmodern Wood Coffee Table with Rosso Alicante Marble Top, 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A postmodern coffee table featuring a lacquered wooden base with striking tapered, curved legs

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20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dutch De Stijl Geometric 1970s Postmodern Coffee Table
Dutch De Stijl Geometric 1970s Postmodern Coffee Table

Dutch De Stijl Geometric 1970s Postmodern Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

Glass round coffee table with heavy white geometric base. Postmodern era, sturdy construction in

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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

Postmodern Coffee Table in the Manner of Saporiti
Postmodern Coffee Table in the Manner of Saporiti

Postmodern Coffee Table in the Manner of Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Memphis style coffee table in the manner of Saporit, Italy, 1980s Striking coffee table on a

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Henredon Limed Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table
Henredon Limed Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table

Henredon Limed Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

curved edges, this double surfaced coffee table is substantial in size, weight and design.

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Henredon Cerused Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table
Henredon Cerused Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table

Henredon Cerused Oak & Brass Bar Postmodern Coffee Table

By Henredon

Located in Chicago, IL

edges, this double surfaced coffee table is substantial in size, weight and design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Aldo Tura Two-Tone and Two-Tier Sliding Coffee Table
Aldo Tura Two-Tone and Two-Tier Sliding Coffee Table

Aldo Tura Two-Tone and Two-Tier Sliding Coffee Table

By Aldo Tura

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern coffee table in lacquered parchment by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s. High end piece with a

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Pierre Cardin
Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Pierre Cardin

Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Raleigh, NC

Postmodern faux stone coffee table in the manner of Pierre Cardin. This piece is quite large with a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Asymmetrical Postmodern Marble Sphere Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Asymmetrical postmodern marble coffee table base with slope and sphere. Round glass is 3/4" thick

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1990s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Red Marble Coffee Table with Angular Chrome Legs
Red Marble Coffee Table with Angular Chrome Legs

Red Marble Coffee Table with Angular Chrome Legs

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Square red marble postmodern coffee table. The table features a thick square Rojo Alicante marble

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid Century Postmodern Coffee Table with Glass Top & Rosewood Base
Mid Century Postmodern Coffee Table with Glass Top & Rosewood Base

Mid Century Postmodern Coffee Table with Glass Top & Rosewood Base

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century post-modern coffee table features square rosewood base with original finish, two

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Stone International Piano Cubic White Postmodern Square Marble Coffee Table
Stone International Piano Cubic White Postmodern Square Marble Coffee Table

Stone International Piano Cubic White Postmodern Square Marble Coffee Table

By Stone International

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Stone International piano cubic white marble coffee table. This very fun postmodern coffee table

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Sculptural Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli
Sculptural Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli

Sculptural Postmodern Coffee Table in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani

Located in La Mesa, CA

Vintage postmodern sculptural coffee table reminiscent of Lella & Massimo Vignelli designs. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Postmodern coffee table, the style of Massimo Vignelli
Postmodern coffee table, the style of Massimo Vignelli

Postmodern coffee table, the style of Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Milano, IT

This extraordinary coffee table, made of black marble in the 1970s-early 1980s, embodies the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

postmodern coffee table Apocalypse now by Carlo Forcolini for Alias - 1980s
postmodern coffee table Apocalypse now by Carlo Forcolini for Alias - 1980s

postmodern coffee table Apocalypse now by Carlo Forcolini for Alias - 1980s

By Alias, Carlo Forcolini

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

- rare italian coffee table "Apocalypse Now" by Carlo Forcolini - 1980s - beatiful patinated corten

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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Coffee Table designed by Francois Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s
Postmodern Coffee Table designed by Francois Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s

Postmodern Coffee Table designed by Francois Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s

By François Monnet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a rare Space Age Coffee Table designed by Francois Monet for Kappa

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Coffee Table Grillo Designed by Vittorio Livi for Fiam Italia
Postmodern Coffee Table Grillo Designed by Vittorio Livi for Fiam Italia

Postmodern Coffee Table Grillo Designed by Vittorio Livi for Fiam Italia

By Vittorio Livi, FIAM

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Wonderfully shaped occasional or cocktail table designed by the founder of Italian glass design

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table
Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table

Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table

By Memphis Milano

Located in Culver City, CA

This Postmodern coffee table is a definite conversation piece. The base is constructed of metal

Category

2010s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table
Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table

Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Coffee Table

By Memphis Milano

Located in Culver City, CA

This Postmodern coffee table is a definite conversation piece. The base is constructed of metal

Category

2010s Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Taupe Marble Pill Form Coffee Table in the Style of Roche Bobois, Italy 1980s
Taupe Marble Pill Form Coffee Table in the Style of Roche Bobois, Italy 1980s

Taupe Marble Pill Form Coffee Table in the Style of Roche Bobois, Italy 1980s

By Roche Bobois

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1980s Postmodern coffee table in the style of Roche Bobois. This stunning piece is constructed of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Double Pedestal Green Marble Oval Coffee Table
Double Pedestal Green Marble Oval Coffee Table

Double Pedestal Green Marble Oval Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Expertly crafted with a thick green marble, this vintage Postmodern coffee table boasts a sturdy

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Large 1980s Onyx and Glass Coffee Table
Large 1980s Onyx and Glass Coffee Table

Large 1980s Onyx and Glass Coffee Table

Located in London, London

1980s Onyx and Glass Coffee Table Striking postmodern coffee table dating to the 1980s, featuring

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

1976 Cattaneo Italian Black Lacquered Silver Grey Mondrian Decor Coffee Table
1976 Cattaneo Italian Black Lacquered Silver Grey Mondrian Decor Coffee Table

1976 Cattaneo Italian Black Lacquered Silver Grey Mondrian Decor Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Postmodern coffee table, only one example specifically created by Studio Cattaneo for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Post Modern Memphis Style Pink & Teal Circular Coffee Table With Graphic Top
Post Modern Memphis Style Pink & Teal Circular Coffee Table With Graphic Top

Post Modern Memphis Style Pink & Teal Circular Coffee Table With Graphic Top

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A bold Postmodern coffee table in a memphis style, showcasing a distinctive conical stacked base in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Postmodern Primary Color Iron Coffee Table Base
Postmodern Primary Color Iron Coffee Table Base

Postmodern Primary Color Iron Coffee Table Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dynamic postmodern coffee table base constructed from four intersecting curved iron forms, each

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Marble Table with Conical Pedestal Base, circa 1970
Vintage Italian Marble Table with Conical Pedestal Base, circa 1970

Vintage Italian Marble Table with Conical Pedestal Base, circa 1970

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage Italian postmodern coffee table in green marble with conical pedestal base, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table
Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table

Postmodern Tiered Swiveling Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A Postmodern tiered coffee table featuring a rounded top that swivels 360" degrees to provide a

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate

Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Postmodern travertine coffee table, Italy, c.1980s. This rectangular table has a thick travertine

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

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Postmodern Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic postmodern coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and stone, every postmodern coffee table was constructed with great care. Find 102 options for an antique or vintage postmodern coffee table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postmodern coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A postmodern coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. FIAM, Fabio Di Bartolomei and Saporiti Italia each produced at least one beautiful postmodern coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Postmodern Coffee Table?

Prices for a postmodern coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $18,450, while the average can fetch as much as $3,445.

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 Postmodern Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.