$2,395
H 16 in W 36 in D 23 in
Edwardian Rococo Style Satinwood Marquetry Cocktail Table with Protective Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
An Edwardian Rococo Style Carved Satinwood Marquetry Fruitwood Cocktail / coffee Table with
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
$480Sale Price|78% Off
H 24 in W 28.25 in D 21 in
Chippendale Queen Ann Style Carved Wood Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Chippendale Queen Ann style coffee or cocktail table. The table is finely carved showing
Glass, Pine
Murano Glass Side Table with Amethyst Stem by Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant Murano glass side table designed by Pierpaolo Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, produced
Murano Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 18.75 in W 27 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Silver Leaf Low Tables with Beveled Glass Tops, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of silver leaf low tables with cabriole scrolled legs, 1/2" beveled greenish glass tops, with
Metal, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 22.25 in Dm 40 in
19th Century Italian Églomisé Top Painted and Partial Gilt Figural Low Table
Located in Miami, FL
Italian églomisé top painted and partial gilt figural low (cocktail) table. After 43 years of
Glass, Wood
Italian Rococo Coffee Table Harrods, circa 1960
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality mid-20th century Italian hand-painted glazed coffee table in the Rococo manner
Glass, Wood, Paint
rococo painted iron and glass coffee table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
rococo painted iron coffee table with a gilt eglomise scrolled glass top
Iron
French Rococo Style Painted Glass Top Coffee Table by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An attractive polychromed coffee table in the taste of French Rococo, circa 1940s, raised
Wood, Glass
1970's Rococo Gilt Coffee Table with an Octagonal Glass Top.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this Vintage Rococo Gilt Coffee Table with a thick octagonal glass top
Glass, Giltwood
Sold
H 25 in W 36 in L 25 in
French Rococo Baroque Style Gold Italian Round Fancy Glass Top Tall Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style gold Italian round tall coffee table. Item features solid wood
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved And Gilt Spanish Rococo Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely carved and gilt Rococo coffee table from Spain with acanthus leaf detail and large
Gold Leaf
Rare P.E. Guerin Cast Bronze Thick Glass Coffee Table, Circa 1950
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This coffee table was made by America's oldest metals foundry in New York City. The casting quality
Bronze
Sold
H 20.5 in W 47 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Italian Carved Silver Plated Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra surface space to your formal living room with this elegant antique coffee table. Created
Silver Leaf
Painted Venetian Antique Coffee Table
Located in Austin, TX
Painted Venetian antique coffee table from Venice, Italy. This piece is painted wood with
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 25.01 in W 48.82 in D 25.4 in
Stunning Vintage Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table Berger & Glass
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table with tapered glass top covering a berger weave A very decorative and well-made piece in
Rattan, Glass, Oak
Sold
H 22.64 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Rare Vintage Gold Leaf Painted Rotating Mirrored Glass Top Wine Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with 17th-century style hair paw feet wine/lamp/coffee table with mirrored top This piece is a very
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Brass Bird Cocktail Table, Circa 1950
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Italian Forged Brass Tree and Bird Cocktail Table, Circa 1950 Original Glass Oval Top
Brass
Carved French Rococo Style Carved Wood Tea Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved French Rococo style carved wood tea table with glass inset top. You can see beautiful
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 42.92 in D 22.64 in
Rare Pair of Carved Wood Display Cabinet Case Coffee Table & Matching Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage solid carved wood display case coffee table
Glass, Hardwood
Hand Wrought Iron Low Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Wrought iron coffee table, 19th century Italian in the Rococo style. Most likely from Florence
Wrought Iron
Massive Rococo Revival Ornate Gold Base and Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a wonderful HUGE coffee table. It is thick and ornate and gold! The glass rests upon the
Shell Base Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian carved and cerused shell based coffee table with a glass top.
Glass, Wood
P. E Guerin Oval Glass Coffee Table With Black Carved Wood Legs
Located in New York, NY
This stylish, contemporary low coffee table features distinctive curved lines. The glass combined
Glass, Wood
Baker Coffee Table with Brass Sphinx Legs and Feet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridport, CT
Unique and gorgeous Baker signed coffee table. Brass sphinx details on all legs. Black painted
Brass
Giacometti Style, Brass Cocktail Square Table With Birds
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
gilt brass table simulating a tree with birds and flowers, very good condition, measures are put
Glass
Giacometti style, Brass cocktail small square table with birds
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
gilt bronze table simulating a tree with birds and flowers, very good condition, measures are put
Brass
$7,143 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$4,500
H 53 in W 19 in D 19 in
Gilt Metal Flowers Decorated Italian Pyramid Shape Display Shelves Etagere Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gilt metal flowers decorated Italian pyramid shape display shelves etagere table. 4 Tier etagere decorative accent shelf display unit.
Metal
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
Wool, Felt
$10,595Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in
Italian multicolor Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear Murano glass with colorful details in vitreous paste by Multiforme. This chandelier is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass
$5,520 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$7,900Sale Price|33% Off
H 19.5 in W 48 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table Attributed to Raymond Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wrought iron cocktail table attributed to Raymond Subes. The piece presents a pure form in classic styling that bridges modernism and c...
Wrought Iron
$4,495
H 91 in W 58.5 in D 85.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous antique Victorian tall Lincoln style full size bed in solid walnut and walnut burl with footboard and side rails. It is in wonderful original vintage condition. That does no...
Walnut, Burl
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,785Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 21 in W 21 in D 7 in
Pair of Cushions in Josef Frank Hawaii Pattern Textile
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
A pair of cushions featuring vintage fabric by Austrian designer Josef Frank. Each cushion displays a design motif from Josef Frank's "Hawaii" pattern. 50 down/50 feather insert. New...
Fabric, Down, Feathers
$1,375
H 17 in W 36 in D 21 in
1940s Georgian Floral Hand Painted Top Mahogany Coffee Table W/ Protective Glass
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Georgian style Floral Hand-Painted Top Mahogany Coffee Table with Protective Glass top and paw feet. Newer hand painted decorated top. Measures 36" in width, 21" deep ad 17" ...
Glass, Mahogany, Paint
$6,052
H 15.75 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Brutalist Square Slate Stone Red Agate Coffee Table by Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Brutalist coffee table designed and made by Paul Kingma, The Netherlands. Introducing the Brutalist Round Coffee Table by renowned sculptor Paul Kingma, crafted in the Netherlands i...
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Concrete, Slate, Metal, Brass
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s A vintage "Inciso" glass bottle designed by Paolo Venini in 1956 and manufactured by Venini, Venice in 1997. Clear and ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,271 / item
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Black Dakar Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining chair 'FF' Cantilever designed by Ida L. Hildebrand for Friends & Founders Dimensions: H. 75 / W. 55 / D. 55 cm H. 29.53" / W. 21.65" / D. 21.65" Model shown on main pic...
Leather
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927 A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$10,896 / item
H 10.83 in W 67.72 in D 10.83 in
Contemporary Pendant Lamp 'Column' 300 - 6, Horizontal, Carbon
By AND Light, Lukas Peet
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary pendant lamp 'Column' 300 Designer: Lukas Peet Electrical : Voltage: 110–120V, 220–240V, 110–277V Lamp: 12W 24V DC LED The model shown in picture: - Width: 172 cm -...
Glass
Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.
The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.
When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.
The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.