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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 Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Formica, Glass

Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A highly unusual vintage coffee table that is sure to wow with its geometric rounded forms. A
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Retro Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
Sculptural Glass Coffee Table
H 15 in W 47 in D 26 in
Triangular Glass Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
‘This Mid-Century Modern coffee table is made of 1/2” thick glass and a powder - coated brass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Retro Triangular Glass Coffee Table
Triangular Glass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 57.5 in D 29 in
Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Églomisé and ebonized wood table Organic treatment to the image which includes abstracted people
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1960s American Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Retro Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
Églomisé Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 60 in D 30 in
Brass Glass Coffee Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage French brass and glass table, from circa 1960. Firm rectangular shape, in a sleek
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Retro Brass Glass Coffee Table
Brass Glass Coffee Table
H 20.08 in W 35.63 in D 35.63 in
Italian Glass Coffee Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Italian oval glass top coffee table. White enameled steel base with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Crystal, Brass, Steel

Retro Italian Glass Coffee Table
Italian Glass Coffee Table
H 16.74 in W 50.79 in D 29.53 in
Florence Knoll glass coffee table
By Florence Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Coffee table by designer Florence Knoll for Knoll International, from the 1970s. The structure is
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Mid-20th Century Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Retro Florence Knoll glass coffee table
Florence Knoll glass coffee table
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Glass Top Coffee Table
By Tri-Mark
Located in New Haven, CT
This Mid-Century Modern style coffee table is made by Tri Mark, circa 1971. The Architectural
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Retro Glass Top Coffee Table
Glass Top Coffee Table
H 18 in Dm 42 in
Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in New Haven, CT
This elegant neoclassical Jansen Style French Coffee Table is made of a solid brass base and
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1960s French Neoclassical Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Retro Glass Top Coffee Table
Glass Top Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Two-level coffee table dating from the 1970s. Elegance perfectly characterizes this table combining
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Brass & Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Postmodern Glass & Laminate Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 17"H, 40"sq. - Postmodern square glass top coffee table with four laminate legs in the style of
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1990s Post-Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Laminate

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 Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 14 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian glass coffee table, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 37 cm; W= 100 cm; D= 93 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Italian Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 14.57 in W 36.62 in D 39.38 in
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A curving lucite base and thick glass top make this vintage coffee table unique and stylish. Please
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
H 16 in W 49 in D 36 in
Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table features a tessellated base and glass top. Please confirm item location
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
Tessellated Glass-Topped Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 54.25 in D 28 in
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Forest Hills, NY
1980's Lucite and Glass coffee table, a stunning piece of furniture that exudes elegance and
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1980s North American Post-Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
Lucite and Glass Coffee Table
H 16 in W 43 in D 43 in
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique coffee table by Paul Evans features contrasting textures and colors in its geometric
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1970s American Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
Paul Evans Glass Coffee Table
H 17 in W 60 in D 23 in
vintage coffee table table glass 70s Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage coffee table table glass 70s Danish period 70s designs unknown Denmark conditions good
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1970s Danish Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Wood

vintage coffee table  table  glass  70s  Danish
vintage coffee table  table  glass  70s  Danish
H 19.49 in W 47.05 in D 29.53 in
Wood and glass Coffee Table
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Low table In wood and glass.
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Wood

Wood and glass Coffee Table
Wood and glass Coffee Table
H 13.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique long coffee table with metal frame and bamboo trim. Metal frame has a great shape and the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
Rare Bamboo Glass Coffee Table
H 14 in W 56 in D 30 in
Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thick glass top table with polished chrome base. Glass sits on the inner circle, which gives a
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1980s Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
Large Chrome Glass Coffee Table
H 20 in W 40 in D 40 in
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique two tiered glass table features an oval design and ornate Lucite base. White stripped
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Lucite

Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
Glass and Lucite Coffee Table
H 16 in W 35 in D 23 in
Glass Top Metal Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round table with metal base that has been restored to a bare metal style finish. Base can support a
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1960s Industrial Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal, Iron

Chrome + Glass Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome base with glass top.
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Legs and Frame Support an Inset Glass Top
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1970s Unknown Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Acrylic, Glass

Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
Acrylic and Glass Coffee Table
H 19 in W 40 in D 24 in
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 Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

60s 70s Horst Brüning Coffee Table Kill International Coffee Table Glass Design
By Horst Bruning, Kill International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Horst Brüning Coffee Table Kill International coffee table glass design Object: coffee
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1970s European Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Bentwood & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36 H14.5 Contemporary Bentwood base coffee table with a glass round top by In House Furniture
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1990s Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Bentwood

Vintage glass propellor coffee table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage sculptural 'propellor' coffee table made entirely out of glass. Very eye catching and
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Postmodern Mactan Stone Glass Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb postmodern sculpted Mactan stone and Glass Coffee Table with modernist design, elegant and
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Stone

Industrial sawhorses and glass coffee table
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of small wood industrial sawhorses and glass top coffee table. This piece will look
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1960s European Industrial Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Wood

1970s Italian Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish coffee table with glass top and brass-plated legs. Metal and glass, a timeless combination
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Topped Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Coffee table, Italian, from the Veneto region. This piece has a hand-hammered forged iron base
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1970s Italian Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Iron

Vintage Murano Glass Topped Coffee Table
Vintage Murano Glass Topped Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 46.75 in D 31.75 in
Italian Bronze Cherub Glass Coffee Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian mid century bronze cherub holding an piece of glass forming a coffee table. Each cherub is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Bronze

Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice coffee table made of geometrical marble elements with glass top. This is a French
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Marble

Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top
Marble Coffee Table with Glass Top
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Ming Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Ming style wooden glass top coffee table.
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1980s Hong Kong Bohemian Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Wood

Glass Top Tole Base Coffee Table
Located in Pomona, CA
A glass-top Italian coffee table. The base is gold gilded with tole and pottery flowers and leaves.
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1950s Italian Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Glass Top Tole Base Coffee Table
Glass Top Tole Base Coffee Table
H 17.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
Chrome and glass triangular coffee table
By Ron Seff
Located in New York, NY
Chrome and glass triangular coffee table by Ron Seff.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Travertine and glass Coffee Table 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Unique oval travertine and glass coffee table. The table top consists of a ying & yang shaped top
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Marble

Travertine  and glass Coffee Table 1970s
Travertine  and glass Coffee Table 1970s
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Glass Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Coffee table’s top is made out of thick piece of glass. Supporting base is made out of plexiglass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Mid-Century Italian Glass Coffee Table
Mid-Century Italian Glass Coffee Table
No Reserve
H 14 in W 47 in D 47 in
Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Square clear glass coffee table with elegant brass column legs. The table has the same design
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 18.9 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Rectangular coffee table with glass top
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular coffee table with glass top and iron sculpted base in the style of Paul Evans.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Iron

Rectangular coffee table with glass top
Rectangular coffee table with glass top
H 15.5 in W 60 in D 19.75 in
Octagonal lucite and glass coffee table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal lucite coffee table with glass top and chrome details attributed to Karl Springer.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Octagonal lucite and glass coffee table
Octagonal lucite and glass coffee table
H 14.75 in W 59.5 in D 39.5 in
Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rectangular clear glass coffee table with brass legs. The table has the same design features as
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1980s German Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1980s
H 16.93 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
A Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Washington, DC
A Modern Glass Top Coffee Table with a Lower Frosted Glass Shelf with Four Metal Alloy Mannequin
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1960s Italian Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

A Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
A Modern Glass Top Coffee Table
H 17.25 in W 48 in D 28 in
Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass. This exquisite piece of furniture
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1990s American Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
Waterfall Coffee Table in Solid Glass
H 8.5 in W 54.5 in D 27.25 in
Glass Coffee Table After Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Oakland, CA
A wild and playful coffee table with large glass wheels after Gae Aulenti, produced in the late 90s
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Glass Coffee Table After Gae Aulenti
Glass Coffee Table After Gae Aulenti
H 17.75 in W 41.5 in D 33.5 in
Designer Oval Mahogany & Glass Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking oval coffee table in a terrific size having glass inset in mahogany table
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1950s North American Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Drexel Attributed Glass Top Coffee Table
By Drexel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A glass top coffee table attributed to Drexel. The rectangular glass top is supported with a double
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Metal

Modern Sculpted Curved Glass Coffee Table
Located in North York, ON
Modern sculpted curved glass coffee table. Unique curved modern design all constructed and moulded
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1980s American Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Steel and glass coffee table, 1970s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If
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1970s Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Steel

Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Steel and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
H 13.39 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Bamboo & Glass 3 Tier Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bamboo and glass coffee table. Three circular tiers with glass tops. Pastel green wash. Bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

Bamboo & Glass 3 Tier Coffee Table
Bamboo & Glass 3 Tier Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 38 in
Polished Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Polished bronze and glass coffee table. Glass is approximately one inch thick. Four individual
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Bronze

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 Glass Coffee Table 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
Glass Biomorphic Coffee table on casters
Located in New York, NY
Nice Biomorphic Kidney shaped Glass coffee table on casters. Longer side is 46 by 11 deep, wider
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Glass

Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
chrome and glass coffee table from the early 70's, has some small details caused by time, I can
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1970s Mexican Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Chrome

Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
Rectangular Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
Paolo Buffa Glass Coffee Table, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful glass coffee table designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The table is made of walnut
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Opaline Glass, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Glass Coffee Table, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Glass Coffee Table, 1950s
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Brass Base Glass-Top Coffee Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hollywood Regency coffee table with a beveled glass top, atop a polished brass base.
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass

Brass Base Glass-Top Coffee Table
Brass Base Glass-Top Coffee Table
H 15.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Fontana Arte Large Glass Coffee Table
By Fontana Arte
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern, Fontana Arte, Italy, the 1970s. Rare glass coffee table with chrome tubular design.  
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Fontana Arte Large Glass Coffee Table
Fontana Arte Large Glass Coffee Table
H 13 in W 72.45 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Glass and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist sculptural bronze and glass coffee table. One side features a flat sheet of bronze in
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables

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Bronze, Metal

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Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of retro glass coffee table coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro glass coffee table coffee tables — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Retro glass coffee table coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern retro glass coffee table coffee tables are consistently popular styles. Retro glass coffee table coffee tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Maison Jansen and Mastercraft are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $174,640 highest priced.

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 Glass Coffee Table Coffee Tables
  • 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether a glass or acrylic coffee table is better is a matter of personal preference. An acrylic table is less likely to shatter and often lighter in weight, while a glass coffee table may have a more prominent shine. How carefully a coffee table is crafted also impacts its quality and longevity. On 1stDibs, shop a range of coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.