Rustic Black Coffee Table
Rustic Tree Slab Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish two-tier coffee table features impressive hardwood construction, with live edge
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Vintage 1970s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Rustic Coffee Table by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wood rustic coffee table with carved legs. Can be made in any size and finish. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Rustic, Burnt Wood, Black, Oak Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,427 Sale Price
35% Off
H 14.57 in W 26.78 in D 24.81 in
Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Rustic, Burnt Wood, Black, Oak Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,291 Sale Price
25% Off
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Rustic, Sculptural Coffee Table, Side Table, Burnt Wood, Oak, Black, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,412 Sale Price
39% Off
H 22.05 in W 21.66 in D 35.83 in
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
against wear and moisture.
Perfect as a coffee table in sculptural interiors, modern rustic homes, wabi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,205 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19.69 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut & Burnt Black Oak, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
for contemporary, rustic, or wabi-sabi interiors, this side table serves as both a functional piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
$498 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17.72 in W 28.75 in D 17.72 in
Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Oak Wood, Handmade, Black, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,288 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Rustic Metal Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Modern rustic metal coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,710 Sale Price
54% Off
H 19.69 in W 42.52 in D 26.38 in
One-of-a-kind Infinity Rustic Silver Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The one-of-a-kind table is inspired by infinite universal flow. The piece was published in
Category
2010s American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Iron
A BRUTALIST RUSTIC-POST-MODERN SEVENTIES COFFEE TABLE, France 1960-1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing rectangular coffee or side table, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Seventies
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Wrought Iron
$4,514
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Rustic round coffee table with wrought iron base and glass top, France, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French coffee table with wrought iron base and a round glass top with nice patina. The intricate metal
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,563
H 15.75 in Dm 47.64 in
Black Walnut Wood Slab Coffee Table by Creation Therrier
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Black Walnut Wood Slab Waterfall Coffee Table by Creation Therrien
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
This beautiful coffee table is made from black walnut wood which is dark, hard, dense, and close
Category
2010s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20 in Dm 22 in
Antique New Mexican Painted Trunk/ Coffee Table from J.Seitz New Preston CT.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
constructed trunk with nails and molding around the top. All in old worn green over black paint. With an iron
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
$1,650
H 17 in W 40 in D 22 in
Vintage Bamboo And Woven Leather Top Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The rectangular bamboo frame in a dark stain with a deep woven tray form top with tooled leather. An openwork bamboo apron over a lower tray form tier with interlaced sides. Raised o...
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20th Century Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Dos Gallos Custom Vintage Iron Rail Road Spike Tables
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique rail road spikes/nails welded in a random pattern with hand-cut limestone tops. Can be made in custom sizes. Dos Gallos studio piece. Made in Los Angeles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Rustic Coffee Table, Side Table, Reclaimed Oak, Wood Natural, Black, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique coffee table with original design by Logniture. Made entirely from old reclaimed oak. Such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist End Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,702 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 38.98 in
Recent Sales
Handmade Live Edge Black Coffee Table - Rustic Modern Home Decor
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
Coffee table "TRIPOD", black
The fusion of sturdiness and elegance, along with the blend of
Category
2010s Lithuanian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete
Round Oak Coffee Table, Charcoal / Black
Located in London, GB
Solid oak wood coffee table
All tables' standard height is 45cm / 17.7"
Wood legs can be easily
Category
2010s European Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rustic Burnt Black Wood Log Side Table/Coffee Table with or without Casters
By MFGR Designs
Located in Bozeman, MT
more create a stunning coffee table.
High quality casters provide ease of movement and can be locked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Black Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic modern coffee table with a 19th century top and newly made conical shaped legs. The top has
Category
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wool
Logniture, Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Oak Wood, Unique
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spanish 19th Century Rustic Wood Slab Coffee Table with Custom Black Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
it's centre. This antique Spanish slab coffee table is a wonderful way to add a bit of rustic charm and
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 18.75 in W 43.5 in D 22 in
Free Edge Rustic Tree Slab Coffee Table
By Harry K. Trout
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This live edge slab coffee table features one of a kind solid wood construction, and carved legs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Black Forest Rustic Carved Table with Four Chairs
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A carved wood hunting table with four chairs. With unusual shape and detailed carvings, showing
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Rustic Wabi Sabi Coffee Table with Stone Top, Oriental, 1910's, Axel Vervoordt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wabi-sabi coffee table with stone top, Oriental Inspired; 1910's; Arts & Crafts movement
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 18.9 in W 33.86 in D 19.69 in
1900s Metal Coffee Table
Located in High Point, NC
A long metal coffee table assembled from antique French and Chinese elements. Built with cast iron
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Rustic Table FS-481
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage French rustic table, small enough to be used in a variety of spots around the house.
Category
Antique 1870s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Deer Horn-Legs Coffee Table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Coffee table boldly using the Horn of the deer on the leg.
Coupled with irregularly branched
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Horn, Animal Skin
Belgian Baking Pallet Coffee Table with Steel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Belgian brick baking pallet on steel base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Balinese Hand Wrought River Stone Coffee Table on Steel Mount
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Balinese hand wrought river stone coffee table on steel mount.
Piece from the Le Monde
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Steel
Petrified Wood End Table on Black Steel Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
Petrified wood end table on black steel mount.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Antique Rail Car Floor Board Coffee Table with Steel Base by Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of the bygone era to your living space with our beautiful antique train coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Wooden Coffee Table, Black Matt Finish, Shandong, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coffee table, sourced from the Far East, exudes timeless character and understated
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Rustic Tables
Materials
Wood
Petrified Wood Coffee Table on Black Steel Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
Petrified wood coffee table on black steel mount.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Rustic End Tables
Materials
Petrified Wood
Country Inspired Black Steel and Limestone Coffee Table Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Rounded black patina steel distressed base with preferred holes and a lueders limestone top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Rustic Center Tables
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Early 19th Century French Stone Trough Coffee Table on Custom Black Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century French stone trough coffee table on custom base. This unique coffee table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
H 24 in W 22 in D 30 in
Custom Live Edge Black Walnut Burl Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A custom, hand made live edge Black Walnut coffee table with bow tie inlays. Its rustic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl, Walnut
19th Century Carved Wood Door Bench/Coffee Table With Hand Forged Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. carved door atop contemporary hand forged base. Bench or coffee table. Works really well
Category
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Benches
Materials
Iron
H 19 in W 84.75 in D 21 in
Logniture, Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Wood, Unique
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Charred Chainsaw Carved Coffee Table – Bold Simplicity in Blackened Wood
This round coffee table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Logniture, Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Burnt Black Oak Wood, Unique
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 18.12 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in
Logniture, Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut & Burnt Black Oak, Unique
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Handcrafted coffee table crafted in combination from walnut tabletop and burnt oak legs, protected
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
H 18.12 in W 31.11 in D 25.2 in
Logniture, Rustic Sculptural Coffee Table, Walnut & Burnt Black Oak, Unique
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
starter in any space. The organic texture of the wood combined with the sleekness of the black base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Oak
H 17.72 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Black Solid Chestnut Wood Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful dark coffee table that originates in Spain, circa 1840.
The table is completely made
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 17.72 in W 56.7 in D 28.15 in
Solid Black Walnut Coffee Table, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Solid walnut rustic coffee table with a sizeable H-shaped stretcher held by wood latchkeys.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Black Lacquered Coffee Table with Weathered Patina and Horse-Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese black lacquered coffee table from the early 20th century, with weathered patina and horse
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.5 in W 40 in D 33.5 in
Petrified Wood Pedestal Coffee Table in Cream, Beige and Black Hues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood coffee table. This petrified wood coffee table features a round shaped top over a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Petrified Wood
Square Ming Style Coffee Table with Rustic Ebonized Finish
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A vintage ming style coffee table having a rustic ebonized finish.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Live Edge Black Walnut Burl Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A live edge black walnut burl small coffee table or side table with tree limb legs, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Low Slab Table
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
finish. Rustic yet refined coffee table.
Condition - wear consistent with age.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Rustic Antique Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rustic look, this continental coffee table, is charming, probably from Austria. A good piece for
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Rustic Metal Round Coffee Table with Heavy Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French round metal coffee table with heavy patina with shades green and white paint.
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
French Rustic Metal Round Coffee Table with Heavy Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French round metal coffee table with heavy patina with shades green and white paint.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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Rustic Black Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic rustic black coffee table available at 1stDibs. Each rustic black coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. If you’re shopping for a rustic black coffee table, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rustic black coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rustic black coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one rustic black coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dos Gallos Studio, Brendan Bass and Harry K. Trout produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Rustic Black Coffee Table?
Prices for a rustic black coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $685 and can go as high as $6,785, while the average can fetch as much as $3,385.
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.”
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