Rustic Live Edge Cypress Root Stump Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Spectacular vintage live edge cross section slab coffee table. The table has been restored with a newly poured scratch free resin surface. The naturally formed cavities have smoothed...
Cypress
George Nakashima Style Live Edge Coffee Table with Root Base
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio made live edge coffee table in the style of George Nakashima. Solid wood slab sits atop a natural root base.
Wood
Organic Modern Amoeba Shaped Root Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish organic modern coffee table having a sculptural root wood base in a weathered light brown color, topped with an irregular amoeba shaped glass top.
Sold|$8,900 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Single Root Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed three inch thick teak coffee table from the root of a tree. A blend of organic and mid century.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Spanish Coffee Table with Root Table Top and Custom Made Iron Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish coffee table with root table top and custom made iron base.
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Root Wall Hanging or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive teak root art to hang on the wall or low Minimalist coffee table.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$2,400
NATURAL TREE ROOT TABLE
Located in Sheffield, MA
COFFEE TABLE MADE FROM NATURAL TREE ROOT. TREE ROOT IS MANY CENTURIES OLD.
Teak
Sold|$4,500
Root Burl Cocktail Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning root burl veneered coffee table with cast brass corner pieces and center bar.
Brass
Sold|$3,280
Low Root Wood Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Low pieced root wood table with curved sides and bottom shelf from China's Shandong Province.
Sold|$2,200
Natural Root Table Base
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Natural root table base only....polished
Sold|$2,200
Natural Root Table Base
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful polished natural root or tree trunk table base - base only, NO top
Extra Large Walnut Root Glass Top Coffee Table, Spain, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Spanish round coffee table made from exceptionally extra large walnut root base with thick beveled glass top.
Walnut
Chinese Qing Style Round Coffee Table in Blackwood and Root Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Qing style Kang table with circular paneled top over a carved apron enriched with relief dragons. Table top with blackwood frame and root wood panel. 5 C-curved legs with s...
Wood, Hardwood
Sold|$2,900
Natural Root Glass Top Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Natural root glass top free form coffee table
Glass
Swedish Alder Root and Birch Coffee Model #1057 Table by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking coffee table by Josef Frank with a birch frame and beautiful alder root tabletop.
Wood
Organic Teak Root Coffee or Sofa Table on Black Metal Feet, 2021
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind organic modern teak wood coffee table or side table on black metal feet. Cutout of a massive teak root, this delightful sofa table shows a fantastic shape, reminding a ...
Metal
Sold|$3,200
Vintage Artisanal Root Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderful handmade artisanal natural pecan wood root slab cocktail table.
Wood
Sold|$4,250
Massive Redwood Burl Root Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Massive redwood burl root cocktail table from California circa 1950's. Live edge. Naturalist modern.
Burl
Sold|$2,628
Bleached-Out Mallorcan Root Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual, heavily textured root table from the Island of Mallorca. Made using the islands native olive wood, the table has developed a rich sun bleached color as a result of yea...
Olive
Sold|$1,000
Robert Kuo 'Root' Table, 2010
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old world craftsmanship Limited production Lacquered copper.
Copper
Sold|$2,250
Polished Root Cocktail Table-Saturday Sale
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Polished Root Cocktail Table With Glass Top
Wood, Glass
Sold|$2,850
Stunning Live Edge Burl Root Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous live edge burl root table. An interesting antique metal support off an old ship slides into place on one side. Table has a great patina to and is beautiful in person. Possib...
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table in style of Willy Rizzo, walnut root veneer top
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extraordinary Mid Century Modern Coffee Table designed in style of Willy Rizzo. The top of the table is done in rich and very dramatic walnut root ve...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Rhododendron Root Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of organic artistry and wabi-sabi style, this 19th-century Chinese low table is crafted from the naturally contorted roots of rhododendrons. Designed for a scholar...
Burl
Organic Sonokeling Wood Root Table with Safety Glass Table Top
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Massive organic Sonokeling wood root table, cutted out of one enormous root. This large square shaped one-of-a-kind coffee table is a real masterpiece and shows a fantastic play of c...
Wood, Glass
Root Wood Organically Shaped Cocktail Table, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's French cocktail table made from vineyard root wood. Smooth organically shaped top. Legs are root shaped. Recently refinished. Signed by maker.
Wood
Sold|$2,800
Swedish Elm And Elm Root Table, Circa 1940s
By Reiners Möbler
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern elm and elm root table, probably by Reiners Mjölby, Circa 1940s, the rectangular top with a rounded end, the center with an elm root veneer cross-banded with elm rai...
Elm
Unusual Circular Occasional Table with Burr Root Base
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual circular occasional table with burr root base circa 1930. Recently re-polished dark stained circular birch top with burr frieze, standing on burr root base which has been ...
Birch, Burl
Sculptural Root Table with 19th Century Marble Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderfully sculptural and rustic root table base with 19th Century dished marble top.
Marble
Round Bluestone Top Natural Root Wood Base Table
Located in Chireno, TX
Round large-scale bluestone top root wood base table. Round straight-edge bluestone top raised upon a natural-shaped base of root wood finished in varying shades of brown. Note: Ori...
Stone
Swedish Modern Elm Root and Elm Table, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern elm root side table, circa 1940s, the oblong figured elm root top raised on sabre legs.
Elm
1970s Round Root Wood Table with Geometrically Decorated Top
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Round Root Wood Table with Geometrically Decorated Top
Wood
Early 20th Century Burr Elm Root Table or Stool
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century burr elm root table or stool, the top of sectional tree trunk form.
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Root Slab Live Edge Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous, and well designed cocktail table with massive pieces artistically placed. Tree trunk branches support the amazing root slab which is 2 3/4 inches thick. Edges are rounded o...
Hardwood
Burr Walnut Root Wood Table with a Scallop Edged Top
Located in London, GB
An unusual burr walnut root wood table of large scale with a twisted base and a scallop edged top.
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Copper Root Cocktail Table by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Root Cocktail Table Antiqued Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-ham...
Copper
Indonesian Natural Edge Root Drinks Table or Stool with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Indonesian knotted root drinks table or stool from the early 20th century with light brown patina. Unearth the raw charm of natural wood with this rustic Indonesian...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Briar Root Table Bar with Mirrored Compartment, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian briar root bar and coffee table with mirrored compartment.
Mirror, Wood
Restored Biedermeier Round Table, Ash Root Veneer, Revived Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This round table in Biedermeier style originates from Bohemia and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. It is veneered with ash burl and has been completely restored. T...
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Sold|$3,032
Large Primitive Coffee Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large primitive root wood coffee table with a 4.5" (11cm) thick top.
Teak
Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress slab. The centre of the slab hosts a reversible game board. One side for backgammon...
Cypress
Tulip Base Chess and Backgammon Board Cypress Root Live Edge End Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique vintage cypress root chess/backgammon gaming table is constructed of live edge cypress slab. The centre of the slab hosts a reversible game board. One side for backgammon...
Cypress
Sold|$3,600
Large Freeform Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Danville, CA
Sculptural Burl Root Wood Coffee Table with Freeform glass top. The burl elements are expertly and seamlessly joined together by a central driftwood spar.
Wood, Glass
Sold|$9,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed single root mango wood coffee table, floating three inches off the floor on mid century style cone shaped legs.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Amorphous Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed single root mango wood coffee table. A slight graduation from the bottom to the top.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Burr Elm Coffee Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful elm root veneered coffee table, circa 1950. Segmented veneered top in striking elm with good rich color.
Elm
Sold|$4,400
Teak Burl Wood Coffee Table, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the beauty of the natural root form, this organic teak coffee table is handcrafted from one piece of teak root.
Teak, Burl
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, reclaimed bleached teak wood coffee table.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$4,900 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Drum Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand shaped from a single suar wood root, a beautiful drum shaped coffee table. The top is 24” diameter and the outer sides expand to 26” diameter.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$7,500 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Bleached Teak Wood Coffee Table or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful single root organic coffee table or oversized side table with stunning erosion detail on one side.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Bleached Teakwood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, reclaimed bleached teakwood coffee table.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Charred Lychee Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root lychee wood amorphous coffee table. This beautiful slab floats 8" off the floor on mid century style cylinder legs.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$8,900 / item
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Single root teak wood coffee table. The reclaimed teak wood is bleached and left to bake in the sun and sea salt air for over a year to achieve this unique finish.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$6,500
St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table with Resin
Located in New York, NY
Single root teak coffee table. The reclaimed teak is bleached and left to bake in the sun and sea salt air for over a year to achieve this unique finish.
Resin, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Single root teak wood coffee or bench table. The reclaimed teak is left to bake in the sun and sea salt air for over a year to achieve this unique finish.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$12,800 / item
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, single root teak wood coffee table. The reclaimed teak is bleached and left to bake in the sun and sea salt air for over a year to achieve this unique finish.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, single root teak wood coffee table with large flat surface area.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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.
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.