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Italian wooden pull-out coffee tables, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern, wooden pull-out coffee tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Queen Anne Walnut Oval Extension Coffee Table with Pull-Out Trays
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful 1970s Vintage Queen Anne style walnut oval extension coffee table with 2 pull-out trays
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Pull-Out Black Top
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic low coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Rosewood

Teak Coffee Table with Pull Out Chess Board by Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Tove + Edvard Kindt Larsen Manufacturer: AB Seffle Möbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 55 wide x 25 deep x 19.75 tall. Condition: In...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Johannes Anders Coffee Table
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Johannes Anders Coffee table Very nice and versitile coffee table made in Denmark in the 70s. The
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Johannes Anders Coffee Table
Johannes Anders Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic in form and material, this multifunctional cocktail table makes an organic yet glamorous
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Burl Wood Coffee Table
Burl Wood Coffee Table
H 17 in W 56 in D 36 in
Elemental Coffee Table - Modern Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
wood with a polished brass structure and a set of two individual pull-out drawers on each side. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful coffee table from Virginia's Lane Furniture Company. Quality, American-made piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table
Lane Mid-Century Coffee Table
H 13 in W 71 in D 19 in
1960s Coffee table; Anton Kildeberg Møbelfabrik
By Anton Kildebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare coffee table from the 1960s by Anton Kildeberg Møbelfabrik. Solid frame in teak wood, a table
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Teak

Bahut Coffee Table by Ctrl Zak
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
This captivating coffee table combines classic and modern elements in a unique design defined by
Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bahut Coffee Table by Ctrl Zak
Bahut Coffee Table by Ctrl Zak
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood coffee table, 1960s. Stunning and rare Danish Rosewood coffee table with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
H 18.12 in W 57.49 in D 33.08 in
Modern Oak 2 Tier Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Modern oak 2 tier coffee table. Clean modern design, finished in a natural light oak color with a
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Modern Oak 2 Tier Coffee Table
Modern Oak 2 Tier Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 28 in
Modern Marble 3 Piece Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern marble 3 piece coffee table set. An elegant marble top sits on a metal base in an antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Modern Marble 3 Piece Coffee Table
Modern Marble 3 Piece Coffee Table
H 19 in W 49 in D 28 in
Vintage Springer Style Grasscloth Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic vintage grass cloth plinth base coffee table in the unmistakable style of German-American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Rustic Vintage Spanish Colonial Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic Vintage Spanish Colonial Coffee Table was crafted from thick planks of solid sycamore to
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Art Deco Walnut Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning and large Art Deco walnut coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee table by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in teak w. pull-outs in black formica and shoes in wengé. Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Coffee table by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
Coffee table by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual Art Deco figured walnut mirrored coffee table. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Mirrored Coffee Table
Art Deco Figured Walnut Mirrored Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
MCM Teak Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
table with an easy-to-use expandable function. Leaves can be pulled out both at coffee table and game
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Mid Century Walnut Lane Rhythm Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This fantastic coffee table features a walnut frame with one pull-out drawer that pulls out both ways
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Lane Prophecy Coffee Table Walnut Aluminum Legs
By Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Coffee Table with
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table by Heritage Henredon
By Heritage Furniture, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
quintessential retro coffee table was designed and manufactured by the master woodworkers of North Carolina's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Swivel Coffee Table 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Den Haag, NL
A Chrome plated metal coffee table with a frame consisting of three trays that can be pulled out
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Maison Charles Style Brass / Chrome Bicolor Coffee Table & Nesting Tables, 1970s
By Maison Charles, Belgo Chrome
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large Belgian bicolor brass and chrome coffee, centre or cocktail table with a set of four
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Square coffee table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
for their timeless beauty. The Square Coffee Table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani from the 1950s is one
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Square coffee table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani
Square coffee table by Eugenio Gerli For Borsani
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Expandable Dunbar Refectory Coffee Table by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted mahogany expanding refectory coffee table with each end that pulls out making
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish coffee table crafted of rich teak on a chrome base. Note the pull-out laminate shelf
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Expandable Adjustable Height Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
easy-to-use expandable function. Leaves can be pulled out both at coffee table and game table height
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Toro, the luxurious Coffee Table with Leather Tray
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A journey in search of equilibrium. This is how the genesis of the Toro coffee table could be
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Nordiska Kompaniet Extendable Coffee Table in Mahogany, Sweden 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Prague, New Town
. This rare extendable coffee table made by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) features two pull-out leaves and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Beech, Mahogany

Bernard Vuarnesson “Hexa” Modular Wood, Laminate Coffee Table, 1980s
By Bernard Vuarnesson
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Minimalist, functional coffee table designed by Bernard Vuarnesson. Each of the 4 leaves can be
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Illum Wikkelso Expanding Teak Coffee Table for Kofoeds Mobelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Expanding teak coffee table designed by Illum Wikkelso for Koefoeds, Denmark. This piece features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Coffee Table with Leaves
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood coffee table, circa 1960's. Elegant yet robust table with beautiful book matched veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Rectangular Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black painted white speckled wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian extendable coffee table in teak and white Denmark 1960
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful extendable coffee table in the style of Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen for France & Son, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Painted Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black painted wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large Danish Coffee Table in Style of Johannes Anderson
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage large danish coffee table in style of Johannes Anderson Dimensions. 63 W ; 20 1/2 H ; 21
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Extension Coffee Table Model 4652
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 4652, Primavera coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller pulls out
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Formica, Mahogany

Toro, the Coffee Table in sandblasted larch and Leather Tray
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
A journey in search of equilibrium. This is how the genesis of the Toro coffee table could be
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Expandable "Aristokrat" Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960s beautiful teak coffee table named "Aristokrat" by designer Folke Ohlsson. Two pull-out
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Coffee Table by E.W. Bach 1960s
By E.W. Bach, Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak coffee table by E.W. Bach 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Coffee Table for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark, C1960
By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen
Located in Braga, 03
Vintage Brazilian rosewood/palisander coffee table designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Ceramic

Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Expandable Lacquered Hunter Green Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar coffee table with pull-out extensions (expands 12" on each end
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Black Solid Chestnut Wood Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful dark coffee table that originates in Spain, circa 1840. The table is completely made
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Grand Mid-Century French Black Enamel Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Mid-Century French Black Enamel Coffee Table with Glass Top is perfect for a large family
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Extendable Teak Coffee Table with Drawer
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extendable coffee table was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of strong teak wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian Chrome and Brass Extendable Coffee Table by Sandro Petti, 1970's
By Sandro Petti
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A unique and rarely seen extendable coffee table by Sando Petti, 1970's. Constructed out of chrome
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul McCobb for Calvin Coffee Table Leather Top Philippine Mahogany Brass Trim
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
Rare 1950s Paul McCobb leather top coffee table. Gorgeous Philippine mahogany, brass trim, tear
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Stacked Books Trompe-l'œil Coffee Table, Signed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive trompe-l'œil leather book coffee table by Maitland Smith, circa 1990, that would make a
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1990s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany, ormolu, and Brocatelle marble coffee
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 140 x 50 x 52,5cm (Width x Depth x Height) This large mid century coffee table was
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Hawiian Curly Koa Wood Coffee Table 1998 #5 by Paul Ayoob
By Paul Ayoob
Located in Soquel, CA
Koa wood coffee table by Paul Ayoob. Signed on verso "Paul Ayoob 1998 #5. One of his first custom
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1990s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vkg: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954
By Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
VKG: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954, Rare table, Oiled
Category

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

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Monumental 9 Foot Cocktail Table or bench in Walnut
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
A remarkably large coffee table table or bench 9 feett length. Depth 19.75" x 15" in height
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Expanding Walnut Cocktail Table from the Netherlands
By OMA
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous expanding cocktail table from the Netherlands. Created from walnut, the two ends pull out
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Laminate

Modernist French Art Deco Cocktail Table by DJO Bourgeois
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in Miami, FL
This is a one of a kind modernist Art Deco cocktail table, with exquisite Belgium marble top
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Louis XVI Calacatta Marble Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
A extraordinary French mid-century coffee table attributed to renowned Maison Jansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table and Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table with stained walnut top featuring an
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

1960s Superior Furniture Solid Walnut Scallop Edge Tea Table with Pull Out Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
Superior Furniture Mid-Century Modern solid walnut coffee table with scallop edge and pull out
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Calvin Brass, Walnut and Travertine Marble Slab-Top
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
-inch thick marble, Two Drawers with cut-out pulls and inner shelf space, label on inner drawer side
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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Pull Out Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pull out coffee table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and brass, every pull out coffee table was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pull out coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A pull out coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Herman Miller, George Nelson and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful pull out coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pull Out Coffee Table?

Prices for a pull out coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $10,300, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.

Finding the Right tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Pull Out Coffee Table
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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.