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Maurizio Salvato “Nuvole” Boomerang Table for Saporiti
Maurizio Salvato “Nuvole” Boomerang Table for Saporiti

Maurizio Salvato “Nuvole” Boomerang Table for Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern Memphis lacquered coffee or side table by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti. Made in the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1970s Postmodern Italian Travertine Cube Coffee Table
1970s Postmodern Italian Travertine Cube Coffee Table

1970s Postmodern Italian Travertine Cube Coffee Table

Located in La Mesa, CA

Postmodern sculptural coffee table made out of Italian honed travertine in the shape of a cube.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

1960s Postmodern Italian Polished Travertine Coffee Table
1960s Postmodern Italian Polished Travertine Coffee Table

1960s Postmodern Italian Polished Travertine Coffee Table

Located in La Mesa, CA

A mid century modern square polished Italian travertine coffee table with rounded edges. Table is

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Postmodern Solid Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table
Vintage Postmodern Solid Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table

Vintage Postmodern Solid Travertine Beveled Edge Coffee Table

By Stone International

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Just in, a solid travertine coffee table. This beauty features a solid build all around with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Neoclassical Brass & Smoke Glass Coffee Table
Postmodern Neoclassical Brass & Smoke Glass Coffee Table

Postmodern Neoclassical Brass & Smoke Glass Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible anodized aluminum with brass finish and chrome trim coffee table with smoke glass top

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Faux Travertine Laminate and Gold Coffee Table
Postmodern Faux Travertine Laminate and Gold Coffee Table

Postmodern Faux Travertine Laminate and Gold Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing postmodern 1980s rectangular coffee table. Features a faux travertine laminate and gold

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Postmodern Triangular Side Table or Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Postmodern Triangular Side Table or Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Postmodern Triangular Side Table or Coffee Table with Round Glass Top

Located in Astoria, NY

Postmodern side table or coffee table in triangular shape with a round glass top. The piece has

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Postmodern Rectangular Beveled Glass Top Lucite Base Coffee Table
Postmodern Rectangular Beveled Glass Top Lucite Base Coffee Table

Postmodern Rectangular Beveled Glass Top Lucite Base Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Excellent rectangular beveled glass top coffee table. Features a blossoming lucite base.  

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Postmodern pink textured plaster side or coffee table, USA c1980s
Postmodern pink textured plaster side or coffee table, USA c1980s

Postmodern pink textured plaster side or coffee table, USA c1980s

Located in Hastings, GB

Postmodern pale pink textured plaster side or coffee table, USA, 1980s. It's a heavy beast, but

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Postmodern Green Marble Cube Coffee or Side Table, Italy 1970s
Postmodern Green Marble Cube Coffee or Side Table, Italy 1970s

Postmodern Green Marble Cube Coffee or Side Table, Italy 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian Postmodern petite coffee or side table constructed of deep, cool-toned green marble with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Walnut Coffee Table Top Cristal Fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Postmodern Walnut Coffee Table Top Cristal Fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Postmodern Walnut Coffee Table Top Cristal Fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian Mid-Century Post Modern massive walnut centre coffee table, top cristal fumè, designer A.&T

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro
Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro

Vintage Postmodern Coffee Table Ettore Sottsass Veneer 80s MCM Retro

By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The vintage postmodern coffee table has been re-veneered with the original Ettore Sottsass pattern

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room
Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room

Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Italian Postmodern Coffee Table, Black Lacquer, Wood, 80s, Living Room, Square Vintage from the

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Postmodern Plaster Coffee Table, 1970

By John Dickinson

Located in Chicago, IL

Plaster Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970. Original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Postmodern Coffee Table in Marble
Postmodern Coffee Table in Marble

Postmodern Coffee Table in Marble

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Oval coffee table, marble, Germany, 1970s This archetypical center table is a skillful example

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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Massive Lacquered Postmodern Coffee Table
Massive Lacquered Postmodern Coffee Table

Massive Lacquered Postmodern Coffee Table

By Willy Rizzo

Located in New York, NY

Ginormous lacquered coffee table having a floating square top which rests on a lower square plinth

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

Materials

Lacquer

Set Of Two Postmodern Coffee Tables
Set Of Two Postmodern Coffee Tables

Set Of Two Postmodern Coffee Tables

Located in London, London

Set of coffee tables Two circular tables Black painted metal frames Post modern 1980s

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Coffee Table by Kaiser Newman
Postmodern Coffee Table by Kaiser Newman

Postmodern Coffee Table by Kaiser Newman

By Kaiser Newman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This terrific coffee table designed and built by Philadelphia furniture legend Bruce Kaiser uses an

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

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Glass Coffee Table on Wheels After Gae Aulenti, 1980s
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table on Wheels After Gae Aulenti, 1980s

Postmodern Glass Coffee Table on Wheels After Gae Aulenti, 1980s

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern coffee table in the style of Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte, designed after Aulenti's

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Postmodern Architectural Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Italian Postmodern Architectural Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Italian Postmodern Architectural Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass and glass Italian Postmodern coffee table. Square stock brass construction with square brass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table Att. to Saporiti
Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table Att. to Saporiti

Minimalist Postmodern Coffee Table Att. to Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural coffee table attributed to Saporiti. This sophisticated table is constructed of

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

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Coffee Table in Travertine, circa 1970
Postmodern Coffee Table in Travertine, circa 1970

Postmodern Coffee Table in Travertine, circa 1970

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Side table, travertine, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural is a typical example of postmodern design

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Black Marble Postmodern Coffee Table
Black Marble Postmodern Coffee Table

Black Marble Postmodern Coffee Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Cocktail table, marble, Italy, 1970s. This sculptural table is a skillful example of postmodern

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Brushed Brass and Glass Coffee Table
Postmodern Brushed Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Postmodern Brushed Brass and Glass Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Architecturally inspired Postmodern coffee table constructed of solid brushed brass inward angle

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Architectural Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table
1970s Architectural Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

1970s Architectural Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

Located in La Mesa, CA

Postmodern coffee table consisting of a 3-piece travertine base and a beveled glass top. with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Coffee Table in Brushed Aluminium with Storage
Postmodern Coffee Table in Brushed Aluminium with Storage

Postmodern Coffee Table in Brushed Aluminium with Storage

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Coffee table, brushed aluminium, Europe, 1970s This cubist shaped coffee table is executed in

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

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Travertine Two Piece Tiered Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Travertine Two Piece Tiered Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970s

Italian Travertine Two Piece Tiered Postmodern Coffee Table, 1970s

By Up & Up

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made from Italian Travertine, circa 1970s. The tables are triangular, when placed together they

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Post Modern Oak and Tinted Glass Coffee Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman
Post Modern Oak and Tinted Glass Coffee Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman

Post Modern Oak and Tinted Glass Coffee Table att. to Lou Hodges for Mersman

By Mersman, Lou Hodges

Located in New York, NY

Classic mid century, postmodern coffee table design attributed to Lou Hodges, for Mersman, circa

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Marc Des Plaines Antoine Proulx CT-14 Postmodern Coffee Table
Marc Des Plaines Antoine Proulx CT-14 Postmodern Coffee Table

Marc Des Plaines Antoine Proulx CT-14 Postmodern Coffee Table

By Antoine Proulx

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Postmodern contemporary coffee table of solid wood and steel construction. Very

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

Materials

Steel

Rougier Freeform Leather, Gold Leaf and Lacquer Postmodern Coffee Table
Rougier Freeform Leather, Gold Leaf and Lacquer Postmodern Coffee Table

Rougier Freeform Leather, Gold Leaf and Lacquer Postmodern Coffee Table

By Roger Rougier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This amazingly shaped coffee table in gold leaf, leather, and smooth black lacquer will be an

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Burl and stainless steel  postmodern Coffee Table by Saporiti, Italy 1970s
Burl and stainless steel  postmodern Coffee Table by Saporiti, Italy 1970s

Burl and stainless steel postmodern Coffee Table by Saporiti, Italy 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Saporiti, Italy, square post-modern coffee table in lacquered burl veneer and stainless steel

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Italian Walnut Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table with Bowed Edge, Honed
1980s Italian Walnut Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table with Bowed Edge, Honed

1980s Italian Walnut Travertine Postmodern Coffee Table with Bowed Edge, Honed

Located in Chicago, IL

This looks like the dessert. Unbelievable. The slab is beautiful and after honing it it’s even better than I could have imagined. The most beautiful combination of brown, ivory, and ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Willy Rizzo Sliding Chrome Coffee Table for Cidue, Italy, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Sliding Chrome Coffee Table for Cidue, Italy, 1970s

Willy Rizzo Sliding Chrome Coffee Table for Cidue, Italy, 1970s

By Cidue, Willy Rizzo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodern coffee table, Willy Rizzo, Cidue, Italy, 1970s Italian glam piece that fits well in a

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

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Two Tier Oval Coffee Table signed Lion in Frost c. 1970's
Hollywood Regency Two Tier Oval Coffee Table signed Lion in Frost c. 1970's

Hollywood Regency Two Tier Oval Coffee Table signed Lion in Frost c. 1970's

By Lion in Frost

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Hollywood Regency, Postmodern coffee table signed Lion in Frost. The table features a

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Postmodern Marble Coffee Table
Postmodern Marble Coffee Table

Postmodern Marble Coffee Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Coffee table, marble, Germany, 1980s This square coffee table is a skillful example of

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Pedestal Coffee Table
Postmodern Pedestal Coffee Table

Postmodern Pedestal Coffee Table

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Postmodern Pedestal Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 38 wide x 38 deep x 16.25 inches high

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Postmodern Plaster Coffee Table, 1970

By John Dickinson

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern plaster coffee table, circa 1970s. Plaster column round legs and top with rounded

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table
Postmodern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Coffee Table

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1, Maitland Smith

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Et Cetera coffee table by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills. This unique table is composed of

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20th Century Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table
Vintage Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

Vintage Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table

By Stone International

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Postmodern 80s Travertine coffee table. Lovely neutral tone with a porous finish. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Pink Lacquered Coffee Table
Postmodern Pink Lacquered Coffee Table

Postmodern Pink Lacquered Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Embrace the vibrant spirit of postmodern design with this Pink Lacquered Coffee Table. Made from

Category

1990s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Postmodern Oval Marble Coffee Table
Postmodern Oval Marble Coffee Table

Postmodern Oval Marble Coffee Table

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Postmodern design. The oval table features no joints or clamps and is architectural in its structure. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rectangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Rectangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

Rectangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful and very substantial Postmodern Italian travertine coffee table. Simple beautiful piece

Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

1970s Postmodern Octagonal Slate Coffee Table
1970s Postmodern Octagonal Slate Coffee Table

1970s Postmodern Octagonal Slate Coffee Table

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Solid textured slate surface on copper toned maple cylinder with brass detailings.

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

Materials

Slate

Postmodern Glass + Ceramic Coffee Table, USA 1980s
Postmodern Glass + Ceramic Coffee Table, USA 1980s

Postmodern Glass + Ceramic Coffee Table, USA 1980s

Located in Chicago, IL

A Postmodern glass coffee table featuring a round .375” thick beveled glass tabletop resting on a

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Postmodern Sculptural Lacquered Wood Coffee Table, 1970s
Vintage Postmodern Sculptural Lacquered Wood Coffee Table, 1970s

Vintage Postmodern Sculptural Lacquered Wood Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Detroit, MI

This unique vintage Italian postmodern wooden coffee table circa 1970 has fabulous modern style and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Cream Textured Plaster Square Coffee Table
Postmodern Cream Textured Plaster Square Coffee Table

Postmodern Cream Textured Plaster Square Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing square/octagonal shaped coffee table. Table is made of a plaster featuring a speckled over

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plaster

Large Baker Postmodern Five-Leg Coffee Table
Large Baker Postmodern Five-Leg Coffee Table

Large Baker Postmodern Five-Leg Coffee Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully executed round Art Deco revival coffee table by Baker Furniture features mahogany

Category

Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table
Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table

Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the elegance of our Polished Tessellated Stone Glass Top Coffee Table, featuring a

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Italian Handkerchief Crystal Coffee Table, 1980s
Postmodern Italian Handkerchief Crystal Coffee Table, 1980s

Postmodern Italian Handkerchief Crystal Coffee Table, 1980s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Crystal table handkerchief made in Italy in the 1980s, probably by Fiam. Measurements of the top

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

2-Piece Triangle Postmodern Black Granite Coffee Table
2-Piece Triangle Postmodern Black Granite Coffee Table

2-Piece Triangle Postmodern Black Granite Coffee Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

gorgeous 2 piece Postmodern granite triangular coffee table is massive. Simple beautiful piece. Table is of

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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

2-Piece Triangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table
2-Piece Triangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

2-Piece Triangular Postmodern Italian Travertine Coffee Table

By Giovanni Offredi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Classic Postmodern Italian travertine coffee table. Simple beautiful piece. Table is of modernist

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20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Ming Style Legs
Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Ming Style Legs

Postmodern Travertine Coffee Table with Ming Style Legs

By Ello Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely gorgeous coffee table is excellent condition. I took photos of all 4 corners. No chips

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

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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 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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.