Postmodern Boho Coastal Waterfall Pencil Reed Coffee Table, c1980s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic waterfall pencil reed coffee table from the 1980s. This
Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Reed
Postmodern Boho Coastal Waterfall Pencil Reed Coffee Table, c1980s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic waterfall pencil reed coffee table from the 1980s. This
Reed
Brutalist Brass Spiked Custom Round Postmodern Black Coffee Table
By Paul Evans, Reeves Design + Art
Located in Houston, TX
A bold and functional piece of art for your room. This custom round coffee table features over 200
Brass
PostModern Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional, 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Paul Evans "Cityscape" Coffee Table for Directional, 1970s A striking example of Paul Evans' iconic
Brass, Chrome
Postmodern sculptural cast aluminium cube and glass coffee table
Located in London, GB
Rare postmodern cast aluminium cube table with glass top. Each cube is solid aluminium and
Aluminum
Contemporary Postmodern Dialogica Rectangular Coffee Table Glass Top, 1990s
By Dialogica
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, rectangular coffee table, with a glass top, by Dialogica
Glass
1980s Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Coffee Table Postmodern
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Maitland Smith Coffee table with rounded square edges. Perfect for a chic living or family
Stone
Postmodern Roger Rougier Sculptural White 2 Tier Coffee Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too in Michigan brings you this sculptural, round coffee table featuring a white laminate
Glass
1980s Cipollino Ondulato Postmodern Eye Shaped Marble Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
veining on this particular table. The top floats on two triangular channeled bases.
Marble
Postmodern Square Low Profile Travertine Coffee Table Round Ball Legs
By Up & Up, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Postmodern designed travertine coffee table. Table is very low profile. Square top rest on 4
Travertine
Postmodern minimalist Italian coffee table attributed to Gae Aulenti, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern minimalist Italian coffee table attributed to Gae Aulenti, 1980s. Thick tempered glass
Metal
1980s Postmodern Triangle Base Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and simple coffee table. Hallow triangle bases with a floating glass oval top. Made in
Travertine, Marble
Postmodern Crystalline Custom Iceberg Coffee Table by Giorgio Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern custom crystalline iceberg coffee table by Giorgio Saporiti for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Postmodern Signed Karl Springer Two Tiered Grasscloth Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Postmodern two tiered coffee table. Made by the iconic Karl Springer and signed
Lacquer
Postmodern Tessellated Pink and Beige Stone Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Tessellated Pink and Beige Stone Glass Top Coffee Table is a fusion of art and
Glass
Postmodern Maitland Smith Style Sculpted Polished Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this postmodern sculpted stone coffee table. Featuring a polished
Stone
Vintage Postmodern Lucite & Glass Coffee Table Styled After Vasa Mihich
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Multi-Colored Lucite & Glass Free-Form Coffee Table Styled After Vasa Mihich
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Postmodern American Emerald Green Lacquered Waterfall Coffee Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern American emerald green lacquered waterfall side or coffee table, circa 1980s. In
Other
Vintage Postmodern American Emerald Green Lacquered Waterfall Coffee Table 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hastings, GB
Postmodern 1980s American emerald green lacquered extra large waterfall coffee table. In great
Other
Postmodern Chrome Glass and Lacquered Legs Karl Springer Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan comes this simply stunning, this large scale coffee table by Karl
Chrome
Postmodern "Apocalypse Now" coffee table by Carlo Forcolini, Alias 1984
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Postmodern "Apocalypse Now" coffee table by Carlo Forcolini, Alias 1984 This is the larger of the
Metal
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Square Coffee Table with Matching Pyramid Sculpture
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous coffee table has major design trend written all over it! Between the Postmodern vibe
Stone
Postmodern Flat-Bar Coffee Table by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic Postmodern table by DIA. This piece is really a feat of dynamics, the glass slides into
Metal
1980s Italian Postmodern Modular Coffee and Nesting Tables, in Travertine
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Gorgeous set of modular travertine tables. Authentic Italian design and marble from the late 20th
Travertine, Marble
Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Stone Coffee Table Or Bench Postmodern
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Rectangle Plinth Marble Coffee Table/Bench. You can use the table also as a bench. The
Marble
Steve Chase Verdigris and Bronze Metal Postmodern Custom Coffee Table
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
on the bottom (perfect for coffee table books). Very modern for 2016 is the 1980s Postmodern design
Metal
Postmodern Glass Jigsaw Puzzle Coffee, Cocktail, Side, or End Table
By FIAM, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
as a coffee, cocktail, side, or end table.
Steel
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Coffee Table Rattan Bamboo Postmodern MCM
By Vivai del Sud, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman, Mario Torres
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Bamboo Coffee Table. Color: Natural Measurements: Diameter: 35 1/2
Reed
Contemporary Ligne Roset YoYo Postmodern Frosted Glass Adjustable Coffee Table
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This is a Ligne Roset Yoyo adjustable coffee and dining table that features an extendable top
Metal
Vintage Cork Coffee Table With Brushed Brass Trim Postmodern Burlwood
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Willy Rizzo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cork With Brushed Brass Trim Coffee Table. The table is made out of cork veneer, wood, and
Cork
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table on Wheels After Gae Aulenti, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Miami, FL
Post-modern coffee table in the style of Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, designed after Aulenti's
Metal
Memphis Style 1980s Figure Glass and Metal Coffee Table Postmodern
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Memphis Milano style 1980s figure glass and metal coffee table. Welded metal female figure with
Metal
Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro
By Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Carlo Scarpa, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Travertine Rectangle Coffee Table. The table is solid travertine. It's in 2 pieces. The
Travertine
Postmodern Green Marble Coffee Table in the Manner of Noguchi
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Late 1970s pair of coffee tables in green marble which belong together like yin and yang. Feels
Marble
Willy Daro Contemporary Postmodern Bronze Bonsai Tree Coffee Table Midcentury
By Willy Daro
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a beautiful bronze coffee table designed by Willy
Bronze
Postmodern Italian Marble Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia, Late 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
An incredibly unique sculptural marble coffee table with thick glass top by Cattelan Italia, circa
Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Postmodern Cipollino Ondulato Italian Marble Coffee Table Emerald Blush
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible 1980s vintage Italian cipollino ondulato marble coffee table. Featuring a gorgeous
Marble
Tovaglia Coffee Table Bazzani Studio Tetrarch Stendig 1968 Postmodern Italian
By Studio Tetrarch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio Tetrarch “Tovaglia” table circa 1969. Gel-coated GRP. Measures: 18 1/8 x 42 x 42 in. (46 x
Acrylic
Postmodern Karl Spinger Style Beveled And Chrome Cantilever Leg Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Karl Spinger Styled Large Round Beveled Glass 3 Chrome Waterfall Cantilever Leg Coffee
Chrome
Postmodern Faux Goatskin Vinyl Laminate Coffee Table with 2 Drawers, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible postmodern square coffee table with two spacious drawers. The table features a faux goat
Wood
Erwin & Estelle Kidney shaped 1980s, Postmodern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1980s, Postmodern Lucite and Glass Coffee Table Unique vintage coffee table with two lucite
Glass, Lucite
Large deep blue postmodern vintage lacquer waterfall coffee table, USA 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Hastings, GB
Extra large postmodern lacquered waterfall coffee table, USA 1980s. In great condition, and such an
Plywood, Lacquer
Large Vintage Postmodern Wave Coffee Table, Textured Plaster & Glass, Usa 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible large vintage postmodern wave coffee table, USA 1980s. Textured plaster-covered
Plaster
Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Postmodern Geometric Coffee Table
By Kaizo Oto, Design Institute America
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America geometric coffee table. This is a wonderful postmodern
Metal
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Swivel Top Extendable Coffee Table w/ Inlaid Brass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This unique Postmodern Swivel Top Coffee Table, designed in the 1980s, features a tessellated stone
Stone, Brass
1970s Postmodern Rosso Asiago Marble Travertine Coffee Table Stone Italy Signed
By Stone International
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Postmodern Rosso Asiago Marble Travertine coffee table Stone International Italy Signed
Marble, Travertine
Postmodern Rotating Coffee Table Black White Faux Marble After Dakota Jackson
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome postmodern rotating coffee table comprised of a black cylinder base hosting three rotating
Composition, Metal
1980’s Custom Postmodern Pink Base with Travertine Top Coffee Table
Located in Charleston, SC
One of a kind. Postmodern meets Art Deco revival with this 1980’s custom coffee table. Pink Formica
Travertine
Pair pale pink postmodern American modular coffee tables, with shelved storage
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of pale pink laminate postmodern American modular tables, with shelved storage. Can be
Laminate
Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table in the Style of Angelo Mangiaro
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in La Mesa, CA
Modernist coffee table made out of solid travertine. Square shaped with beveled edges and parsons
Travertine
Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Rectangle Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine / honed
Travertine
Postmodern Custom Black Stained Oak Custom Flat File Cabinet Coffee Table
By Reeves Design + Art, Peter Shire
Located in Houston, TX
Custom flat file cabinet that also acts as a beautiful coffee table designed by Reeves Art + Design
Oak
Postmodern Plaster Columns Coffee Table in the Style of Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Jaw Dropping circa 1980's modern 4 cylinder columns coffee table made of Plaster, in the style of
Glass, Plaster
Vintage Travertine Stone Square Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine and honed and has
Travertine
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Mario Bellini, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Travertine Coffee Table. The table has a smooth rounded edge and is solid travertine
Travertine
Postmodern Marble Malachite Chrome Tavola Coffee Table by Oggetti 1980s Italy
By Oggetti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a "Tavola" tessellated marble coffee table, with chrome accents and
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Large Postmodern Faux Marble Laminate Waterfall Coffee Table, USA, 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
This large post-modern American 'waterfall' coffee / cocktail table epitomises the super-desirable
Laminate, Wood
1970's Postmodern Lou Hodges Style Solid Oak Parquet Coffee Table
By Lou Hodges
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern coffee table for sale. From the 1970’s, and in the manner of Lou Hodges
Oak
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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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.
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.
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.