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Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish
By Knud Michel
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage Xl Coffee Table Coffee Table Knud Michel Danish Rare handmade coffee table by Knud Michel
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1960s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Stone, Metal

70s Teak Coffee Table Coffee Table Danish Design Denmark Mid Century
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak coffee table coffee table Danish Design Denmark Mid Century Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Coffee Table Henning Kjaernulf Design
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table Henning Kjaernulf Design 70s Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

60s 70s Coffee Table Coffee Table Glass Top Metal Teak 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Coffee table coffee table glass top metal teak 60s 70s. Object: coffee table
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1970s European Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Metal

60s 70s Coffee Table Coffee Table Teak Danish Design Denmark 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Coffee table coffee table teak Danish Design Denmark 60s 70s. Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coffee table - coffee table, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: Rosewood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Rosewood

Retro Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Rosewood Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
H 20.08 in W 61.82 in D 24.02 in
70s Teak Table Side Table Coffee Table Toften Denmark Design
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
70s teak table side table coffee table coffee table Toften Denmark design Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Side Table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak table coffee table coffee table Kvaletit Danish Modern Design Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table John Boné Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, John Boone
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table coffee table John Boné Mikael Laursen 60s Object: coffee table
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1970s Danish Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Rectangular Glass and Brass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century rectangular glass and brass coffee table Coffee table measures: 50 wide x 25 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Coffee Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century coffee table. Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32 deep x 16 inches high
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Block Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century walnut and stainless steel block coffee table Coffee table measures: 36 wide x 24 deep
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde X Base Square Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid-century blonde x base square coffee table. Coffee table measures: 36 wide
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace mid century brass and glass pedestal base coffee table Coffee table measures: 18 wide x 15
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Coffee table measures: 56 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Square Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group mid century square coffee table Coffee table measures: 32 wide x 32
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones mid century brass and lucite octagonal coffee table. Coffee table measures
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood Formica and Glass Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century burl wood Formica and glass coffee table Coffee table measures: 28
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Formica, Glass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Cane and Chrome Glass Top Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century cane and chrome glass top coffee table Coffee table measures: 34
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
side tables and long coffee table. Coffee table: 48w, 20d, 14.75h Side tables: 26w, 26d, 19h Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set
H 14.75 in W 48 in D 20 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, Brutalist furniture, such as this brilliant oak coffee table, stand as a testament to
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1960s European Brutalist Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
By Cocktail Tables
Located in New York, NY
Chic French 1960s modernist coffee table with a long slab of raw travertine latticed by four sleek
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
French Mid-Century Latticed Cocktail Table
H 11.5 in W 53 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs and Table, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
boucle color. About the coffee table: Coffee table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Clear blue glass coffee table, metal bracket, X shaped base.
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1960s Italian Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Glass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Square coffee table composed entirely of filled travertine, Featuring a “slash” opening in its
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1980s Italian Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Coffee Table .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present coffee table from 1960. The coffee table was produced in the Czech Republic
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1950s Czech International Style Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Oak

Coffee Table .
Coffee Table .
H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in New York, NY
Stylish glass top, brass and white metal table designed by Tommaso Barbi, Original, clean, ready to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Metal, Brass

Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
Coffee Table by Tommaso Barbi Coffee Table
H 13.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Merrow&associates Coffee Table/Richard Young Coffee Table
By Richard Young
Located in London, Lambeth
base and glass top superb rectangle coffee Table, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

70s Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
70s Coffee Table Stainless steel and glass coffee table France 1970 Dim: 110 cm Height: 35 cm
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

70s Coffee Table
70s Coffee Table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Square travertine and glass coffee table from the 1970s. Excellent condition. LP3055
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Travertine

Travertine coffee table
Travertine coffee table
H 13.78 in Dm 43.31 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Round wooden coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo. Very good condition. DV316
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in
Contemporary Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary American coffee table. Custom made with steel and brass details and a circular glass
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1970s American Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Coffee Table
Contemporary Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 46 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Varnished travertine coffee table dating back to the 1970s. This table consists of a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

 Travertine coffee table
 Travertine coffee table
H 13 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Boomerang Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with boomerang shape top. Inset glass top with walnut frame, set on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Boomerang Coffee Table
Boomerang Coffee Table
H 16 in W 65.5 in D 32.75 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Brutalist coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Round wooden coffee table in the style of Pierre Chapo. Very good condition. DV316
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist coffee table
Brutalist coffee table
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Travertine coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Rectangular travertine coffee table in the style of the 1970s. The rectangular-shaped top rests on
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Travertine

Travertine coffee table
Travertine coffee table
H 13 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Coffee table 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Coffee table 1960s Beautiful vintage patina. Produced by Meblo.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

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Hardwood

Coffee table 1970s
Coffee table 1970s
H 22.84 in W 35.04 in D 19.69 in
Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage French bamboo coffee table - triangular shaped with a shelf for magazines, books etc.
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1960s French Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Coffee Table
Bamboo Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Lucite coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table with lucite slab base and glass top attributed to Karl Springer.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Lucite coffee table
Lucite coffee table
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Wooden coffee table
Located in PARIS, FR
Free-form solid elm coffee table from the 1980s. In very good condition. LP337
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Mid-20th Century Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Elm

Wooden coffee table
Wooden coffee table
H 15.36 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid raw wood Scandinavian coffee table from the 1970's. The table is made of old-growth solid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Coffee Table
Scandinavian Coffee Table
H 19.75 in W 46.25 in D 47.25 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed. Measures: Height 42 cm. Width 78 cm. Depth 78 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish coffee table. Diameter with glass top: 105 cm. Height: 39 cm. Diameter base: 60 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Coffee Table
Spanish Coffee Table
H 15.36 in Dm 41.34 in
Bonacina Coffee Table
By Bonacina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bonacina rattan coffee table with circular built in magazine shelf. Italy, 1960s
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1950s Italian Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Bonacina Coffee Table
Bonacina Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 41 in D 22.25 in
Ceramic Coffee Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic abstract 1950s coffee table. Signed Belarti. The table has a black metal base and the top
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Coffee Table
Ceramic Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Custom Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio one of a kind rosewood coffee table with faux leather (vinyl). This coffee table was built
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Coffee Table
Custom Coffee Table
H 15.25 in W 72 in D 27 in
Wenge Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant wenge wood coffee table. Measures: Height 49 cm. Width 98 cm. Depth 44 cm.       
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Wenge Coffee Table
Wenge Coffee Table
H 19.3 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual coffee table is all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 22.05 in W 28.55 in D 28.55 in
LaVerne Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
A round circa 1960s LaVerne coffee table with palace scenes in a silver and gilt finish
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1960s American Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Bronze

LaVerne Coffee Table
LaVerne Coffee Table
H 17.25 in Dm 48 in
Lava Coffee Table
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a lava coffee table.
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1960s French Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Lava

Lava Coffee Table
Lava Coffee Table
H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 38.19 in
Octagonal Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal, stainless steel and brass coffee table with cross base and glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Octagonal Coffee Table
Octagonal Coffee Table
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 16 in
Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional vintage "Trunk" coffee table in wood. France, 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Trunk Coffee Table
Trunk Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 67.72 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture. A comfortable table top with timeless beauty
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Coffee Table
Vintage Coffee Table
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Italian Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian coffee table.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Coffee Table
Italian Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen style coffee table with tulip shape base. Location: Brooklyn NY.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Laminate

Tulip Coffee Table
Tulip Coffee Table
H 15 in W 56 in D 30 in
Midcentury Coffee Table
Located in Tarleton, GB
Fabulous handcrafted midcentury coffee table. Great proportions to suit any room. Table has been
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sycamore

Midcentury Coffee Table
Midcentury Coffee Table
H 17.33 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chinoiserie coffee table, China, circa 1950s. Retains wonderful original patina.
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1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Coffee Table
Chinoiserie Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Coffee table in brass.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Brass

Square Coffee Table
Square Coffee Table
H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Large unusual coffee table in natural rattan. Typical of the seventies, its design is very unique
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Coffee Table
Rattan Coffee Table
H 14.18 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
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Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro coffee tables coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all retro coffee tables coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Retro coffee tables coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern retro coffee tables coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Roger Capron and Knoll each produced beautiful retro coffee tables coffee tables that are worth considering.

How Much are Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables?

Prices for retro coffee tables coffee tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro coffee tables coffee tables begin at $1 and can go as high as $297,300, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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. Browse a vast selection of antique, new and vintage coffee table and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Retro Coffee Tables Coffee Tables
  • 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 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.

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  • 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 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
    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.

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  • 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
    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, 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.