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Very Stylish Round Retro Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very stylish round retro coffee table
This is a good sturdy table, it has a very attractive
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Retro Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Oak desk, metal
Original condition
Made in Czechoslovakia.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Retro coffee table, 1970´s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- original condition
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Dalia Retro Set of 2 Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table Dalia retro set of 2 with wooden structure covered with
handcrafted hammered retro
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Danish 1960s Retro Teak Coffee Table with Black Legs
Located in Markington, GB
Exquisite Danish 1960s retro rosewood coffee table with two drawers.
I have researched this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Retro Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Decorated Black Lacquer Coffee Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique / retro fine quality Chinese or Chinoiserie decorated black lacquer coffee table with
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.15 in W 31.89 in D 17.33 in
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
Mid-Century Vintage Retro Teak Rectangular Coffee Table by Remploy
By Remploy
Located in London, GB
Stunning and unique rectangular coffee table. Beautiful design with lustrous teak grain throughout
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Retro Inspired, Maximalist 'Flying Saucer' Coffee Table in Recycled Plastics
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
art-as-furniture piece, the retro-candy inspired Flying Saucer coffee table, brought to life using 100
Category
2010s British Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 18.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table.
The table has a beautiful patina. Made
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Pace Postmodern Chrome Glass Coffee Table 1970s Vintage Retro Leon Rosen Style
By Leon Rosen
Located in London, GB
A stunning post-modern chrome and glass coffee table, by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. The piece
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 13.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Retro Vintage Lau Indsutrial Box Fan Coffee Table Glass Top Reclaimed Repurposed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Industrial Lau box fan table. Square form with adjustable legs and a glass top.
Measure
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Late 20th Century Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
H 16.5 in W 27 in D 31 in
1960s Retro, “Wacky Races” Tiled Occasional Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Retro, “Wacky Races” Tiled Occasional Table
This is a great fun piece, the tiles are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Tent Coffee Table
Located in Singapore, SG
The Tent Table designed by STUDIO KALLANG is a playful take on retro mid-century forms, handcrafted
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2010s Singaporean Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Vittoria
Located in PARIS, FR
Terrazzo and steel coffee table is the must-have piece of our collection. Both glamorous and urban, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
G Plan Coffee Table
By Victor Wilkins
Located in Otley, GB
A 1960s rectangular long coffee table by G Plan designed by Victor Wilkins. The coffee table is
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
to the figure.
Ideal as a coffee table for the living room. It will give a retro touch to the room
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
1980s Scandinavian Square Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Sofa table with an original square shape from the 1980s...
A Scandinavian style coffee table
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Modern Smoked Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stylish retro style coffee table makes the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Chunky Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern Chunky Lucite Coffee Table adds a retro yet futuristic touch to any interior
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white formica top. The unique vintage appeal of this storage friendly coffee table adds retro charm as a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
A Mid-Century coffee table by Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Mid-Century coffee table by Juliette Belarti is an investment in both style and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage long Coffee Table Wood and Chrome, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Retro Vintage Sleek Coffee Table Wood and Chrome, 1970s
Beautiful sleek model coffee table with a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Crossroads Contemporary Coffee Table in Aluminum and Glass
Located in London, GB
effortlessness that is evident in both the lightness and precision of its design. A coffee table that is as
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2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Ovni Uovo Black Marble Glass Sculptural Coffee Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Ovni Uovo Sculptural Coffee Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Italian Coffee Table Designed by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Designer coffee table, a design by Renato Zevi, made in the 1970s. It is originally from Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Illuminating Coffee Table, France, C.1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Maison Jansen side table or coffee table, 1970s, with four light points under an oval
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Kipp Stewart Drexel Coffee Table Bench
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, retro, 1960’s, Danish style, coffee table/ bench, by Kipp Stewart
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Maximalist 'Flying Saucer' Coffee Table in Recycled Plastics
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
art-as-furniture piece, the retro-candy inspired Flying Saucer coffee table, brought to life using 100
Category
2010s British Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Coffee Table Made In Teak With Tiles From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted from teak wood and adorned with charming tiles, this coffee table captures the essence of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Astro Coffee table by Victor Wilkins, G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Astro Coffee Table by Victor Wilkins for G Plan, a quintessential piece from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s French Metal Coffee Table with Bleached Oak Top
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the retro allure of the 1960s with this French Metal Coffee Table featuring a distinctive
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Octagonal Cipollino Ondulato Marble Coffee Table Italy
Located in DE MEERN, NL
era by pairing the marble coffee table with retro-inspired furniture and accessories. Think velvet
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Lane Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table w Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
various types of furniture. This vintage Lane wood coffee table combines style and functionality. With its
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Coffee Table in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exquisite coffee table that embodies the essence of abstract minimalism, inspired by
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
An Italian Brass & Perspex "Showcase" Coffee Table, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful “showcase“ coffee table made in Italy in the late 1970s/ early 1980s. The perspex and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Refinished Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Coffee Table, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage mid-century modern walnut table that exudes
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Slatted Wood Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style
By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
they reach the floor. An Iconic retro slatted bench that can be used as a bench or as a coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Decorated With Tiles Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table adorned with tiles in rosewood Danish design from the 1960s is a stunning example
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Table Attributed to Vladimir Kagan for Sika Mobler, 1960s
By Sika Møbler, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro design coffee table attributed to Vladimír Kagan, made in Belgium, 1960s, wooden legs, smoked
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Coffee Table Made In Dark Wood With Glass Top From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The dark wood coffee table with a glass top from around the 1960s is a classic piece of mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bronze Coffee and Side Table Set with Grain Motif
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A beautiful set of a coffee table with a matching side table. This set was made in France in the
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1970s French Jean Charles Brass Chrome & Clear Glass Square Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
1970s French Maison Jean Charles brass and chrome square coffee table with a floating bevelled
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Coffee Table Attributable to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely Maison Jansen side table or coffee table, 1970s, with two light points under a circular
Category
20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Empress Green Marble Coffee Table with Italian Wallnut Frame, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Midcentury coffee table with empress green marble top and Italian walnut frame, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 17.33 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Modern Italian Lacquered Metal/Marble Coffee Table from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Solido Studio, this retrò inspiration coffee table is suitable for day and night
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 11.4 in Dm 32.3 in
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table by Angelo Ostuni for Frangi Milano, 1950s
Located in Brugge, BE
Elevate your living space with this iconic Mid Century Modern coffee table designed by Angelo
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 16.54 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in
Cold Painted Wrought Iron Strap & Stitch, Glass Top Coffee Table c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb late-20th Century coffee table featuring cold painted wrought iron straps meticulously
Category
Vintage 1980s British Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Italian Brass Top Coffee Table By Willy Rizzo, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A low coffee table by Wlliy Rizzo in a lacquered finish with a glass top over a brass panel and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Travertine Coffee Table With Glass Top & Brass Artedi Italy 1970
By Artedi, Willy Rizzo
Located in DE MEERN, NL
ITALIAN DESIGN TRAVERTINE COFFEE TABLE WITH GLASS TOP ARTEDI, ITALY 1970S
Introducing the Epitome
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Zorro Coffee Table Black Marble Tops Polished Steel Leg By La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zorro is a minimalist yet graphical coffee table. The masked hero signature inspired the ingenious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 14.21 in W 31.51 in D 42.51 in
Zorro Coffee Table White Marble Tops Polished Steel Leg By La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zorro is a minimalist yet graphical coffee table. The masked hero signature inspired the ingenious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 14.21 in W 31.51 in D 42.51 in
Scandinavian Oak Coffee Table Attributed to Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka, c. 1970s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Deland, FL
This eye-catching coffee table is sure to turn heads. Made of honey oak and metal this funky, retro
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.75 in W 51 in D 29.5 in
Zorro Coffee Table Mirror Yellow Glass Tops Polished Steel Leg By La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zorro is a minimalist yet graphical coffee table. The masked hero signature inspired the ingenious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14.18 in W 31.5 in D 42.52 in
Zorro Coffee Table Mirror Blue Glass Tops Blue Textured Leg By La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zorro is a minimalist yet graphical coffee table. The masked hero signature inspired the ingenious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 14.21 in W 31.51 in D 42.51 in
Mid-century Glass Coffee Table By W.H. Gispen For KEMBO, Dutch Design 1950
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Kembo, Gispen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
seamlessly to create iconic pieces that stand the test of time. Our exquisite round coffee table, model 509
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Live Edge Round Side Table, Modern Organic Blue Sputnik Table
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This live edge round side Table is an occasional table, a coffee table, or a side table. We call it
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mini Uovo Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Mini Uovo Sculptural Side Table presents a retro-futurist fantasy. Performing as a past vision
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
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Retro Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of retro coffee tables available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro coffee tables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Retro coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of retro coffee tables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian retro coffee tables are of considerable interest. Large retro coffee tables can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller retro coffee tables available at 1stDibs — each spanning 18.51 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Retro coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Allan Gould, Jindrich Halabala and Interiér Praha are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Coffee Tables?
Prices for retro coffee tables start at $191 and top out at $17,955 with the average selling for $1,004.
Finding the Right Coffee and 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
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, 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.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No 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, 2022While 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, 2024Yes, 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. - What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2022Styling 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2024How 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2021The 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, 2022To 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, 2021A 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, 2022Modern 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.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
How to Arrange Furniture + Layout Ideas
Here, we give design advice and show layout examples to help you create the perfect living room setup.
Why Hollywood A-Listers Can’t Get Enough of James De Wulf’s Concrete Furniture
Starting with a 900-pound Ping-Pong table, the Los Angeles designer has built a sturdy furniture-making career out of concrete.
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