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Roma Short Coffee Table
By Zeus
Located in Milan, IT
This short coffee table is part of the Roma series and can be combined with its taller version for
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Roma Short Coffee Table
Roma Short Coffee Table
H 14.57 in Dm 39.38 in
Arnold Short White Marble Table
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Discreet but comfy. Three geometric shapes combined with the materials exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the form of a solid tapered column completed with con...
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short White Marble Table
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Arnold Short Green Marble Table
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Discreet but comfy. Three geometric shapes combined with the materials exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the form of a solid tapered column completed with con...
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Green Marble Table
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Marshmallow by Bzippy
By Bari Ziperstein
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Short Ruffle ceramic planter in Marshmallow. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic

Danish modern Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table
By Bruksbo
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruksbo Short Rosewood Bench Coffee Table. Please inquire for more photos.
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak short basin coffee - Side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 26" x height 13
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: diameter 26" x height 13
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

Short Ruffle Ceramic Planter in Sunset Pink by Bzippy
By Bari Ziperstein
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Short Ruffle ceramic planter in Sunset Pink. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a
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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Short Tulip Base with Rocas Azul Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful coffee table is a part of Brendan Bass's one of a kind collection and is a favorite within the collection. This coffee table features an ebonized iron tulip base sourc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Limestone

Dapertutto Short Table, Travertine Top, Satin Brass , Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Dapertutto" is a creepy character, part wizard and part devil from " The Tales of Hoffmann," Offenbach's fantasy opera. "Dapertutto" might be the perfect name for this coffee table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Metal Oak Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal oak short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: diameter 26" x height 13
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Metal Walnut Short Basin Coffee, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal walnut short basin coffee - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 26" x H 13
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2010s Canadian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Arnold Short Table, Wood Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Arnold Short Table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Coffee Table / Accent Table/ C-Table-02 / Short
Located in Makati City, PH
Crafted with reclaimed wood, C-Table-02 is sustainably made in a timeless design which highlights the rich, natural beauty of solid wood. Styled as a traditional coffee table, or f...
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2010s Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Short Rectangular Steel Coffee Table with Vintage Bronze Brush Finish
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Hiro table is a simple architectural piece, but with significant presence. Its sturdy and solid with a striking understated form. Hand finished with a warm, vintage bronze treatm...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Arnold Short Table, Wood Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Travertine Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dapertutto Short Table, Sahara Noir Top, Satin Brass , Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Dapertutto" is a creepy character, part wizard and part devil from " The Tales of Hoffmann," Offenbach's fantasy opera. "Dapertutto" might be the perfect name for this coffee table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dapertutto Short Table, Verde Alpi Top, Satin Brass , Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Dapertutto" is a creepy character, part wizard and part devil from " The Tales of Hoffmann," Offenbach's fantasy opera. "Dapertutto" might be the perfect name for this coffee table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dapertutto Short Table, Calacatta Gold Top, Satin Brass , Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Dapertutto" is a creepy character, part wizard and part devil from " The Tales of Hoffmann," Offenbach's fantasy opera. "Dapertutto" might be the perfect name for this coffee table...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Dapertutto Short Table, Emperador Dark Top, Satin Brass , Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
“Dapertutto” è un personaggio inquietante, un pò mago e un pò diavolo de “ I racconti di Hoffmann", l’opera fantastica di Offenbach. “Dapertutto” potrebbe essere il nome perfetto pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Travertine Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Emperador Dark Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Sahara Noir Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Verde Alpi Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Verde Alpi Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Arnold Short Table, Emperador Dark Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Ghidini 1961 Short Botany Rectangular Coffee Table in Crystal by Tomek Rygalik
By Tomek Rygalik, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Family of tables characterized by the elegant sophisticated metal structure supporting the glass tabletop. Inspiration from turn of century outdoor furniture meets modern high-qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

Arnold Short Table, Calacatta Gold Top, Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Discreto ma comodo. 3 geometric shapes (a Line, a Plane, a Volume) and 3 materials (the Metal, the Wood, the Marble) by exploiting the artifice and techniques of "tapering" take the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Set of Las Plato Short Tables, Maria Beckmann, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Maria Beckmann
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary short table design by Maria Beckmann. Handcrafted in solid walnut and Parota
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

BM0488S Short Table Bench in Oak Oil Wood Frame with Canework Top *Quickship*
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Originally designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduces the the versatile Table Bench design, expertly crafted in oak heartwood with cabinetry joints, rounded e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Wood

Set of two 001 'Tall and short' Side Tables by Archive for Space, UK 2020
By Archive for Space
Located in London, GB
Side table 001 is a made to order design by Archive for Space, a multidisciplinary design practice founded in London in 2019. Side table 001 was designed to celebrate raw steel throu...
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2010s British Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

1953 Italian Vintage Black White Gray Horse Mosaic Brass Dining / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
, comes with high and short legs to be used either as a small dining table or a coffee / end or side table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Slate, Brass

Circa 1980 Patinated Hammered Wrought Iron Coffee Table After Diego Giacometti.
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Chicago, IL
long hammered wrought iron rods with rondels to the front and back. The sides have three shorter rods
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large-scaled Oak Single-drawer Stacked Book Coffee Table with Maker's Label
Located in San Francisco, CA
marble painted 'paper'; all raised on short bulbous turned supports; the single drawer interior with
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Vintage 1960s North American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Stromboli Coffee Table
By Medaarch
Located in Milan, IT
Vulcano chaise short. This innovative table merges bold geometric shapes with essential lines, creating a
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Stromboli Coffee Table
Stromboli Coffee Table
H 13 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Polished Marble Coffee Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fabulous short and rectangular coffee table fabricated from polished grey Cleopatra marble
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2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Polished Marble Coffee Table
Polished Marble Coffee Table
H 12.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
Century Coffee Table by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
stunning finishes. Nubuck leather covers its wooden frame, which features short tapered legs with satin
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Century Coffee Table by Fratelli Boffi
Century Coffee Table by Fratelli Boffi
H 14.18 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Triangular Postmodern Coffee Table or Side Tables, Mauve or Pink Laminate, Large
Located in Albuquerque, NM
. Postmod 1980s to late 1990s aesthetic. Shorter Table: 33-1/2" x 33-1/2" x 44-1/2" (16-1/4" Height
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1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Hardwood

Rectangular coffee table in solid ash wood & bespoke by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee Table in solid ash wood with 1 drawer in the belt This rare "short pants
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Rectangular coffee Table, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard - Paris - bespoke
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee Table in solid ash wood with 1 drawer in the belt This rare "short pants
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Ash Wood and Yellow Lacquered Coffee Table, Design Eric Gizard, Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular coffee Table in solid ash wood with 1 drawer in the belt This rare "short pants
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Coffee Table in Brass
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in elegant minimalism, this coffee table has a square base from which four short legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Coffee Table in Brass
Coffee Table in Brass
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Set of 2 Modern Mó Coffee Tables Sahara Noir Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
combined with the roots of tradition. Short Mó Coffee Table Dimensions: Height: 15.75 in (40 cm) Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

South Scandinavian Coffee Table Designed by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful lacquers in an unique « short pants » finish
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

South Scandinavian Style Coffee Table, Design E. Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Round coffee table in solid ash wood. This rare "Short Pants" Finish, the colour is only from the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Table Short- $1,891.00 *In-stock*
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Faux Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
brass trim to all outside edges raised on short legs. Dimensions: 54" W x 34" D x 16" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
Faux Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
H 16 in W 54 in D 34 in
Indoor/Outdoor Nesting Tables In Custom Ceramic & Lacquer Colors
Located in New York, NY
metal sheet top upon request. Handmade In Italy Dimensions: Short: H 11.82" x W 35.44" x D 19.69
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2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Pine & Walnut Trunk Table
By Seth Keller
Located in Detroit, MI
Pine with natural accenting throughout due to the saw-milling processes. Walnut is used for the short
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

White Pine & Walnut Trunk Table
White Pine & Walnut Trunk Table
H 11.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Mid Century Walnut 2 tier coffee table Ewart Myer for Horatio Myer and Co, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
today. One short occasional table, a longer coffee table and a rather interesting table with a hole
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Chinese Hongmu Kang Table
Located in Chicago, IL
classic form, featuring a waisted apron, a rectangular floating-panel top, and short hooved legs. A
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Hongmu Kang Table
Chinese Hongmu Kang Table
H 9.75 in W 30.5 in D 15.25 in
Harvey Probber Rare Etched Pewter Top Coffee Table 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Probber, American 1950's. This coffee table was only in production for a short time; it is shown in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pewter

Ariella Coffee Table, Solid Wood, Walnut Stained
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Habibabadi is nothing short of a visionary. He developed his perspective and unique expertise as an architect
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
gold leaf finish for a dynamic and luxurious aesthetic. The table is supported by four short legs with
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
comprising a wooden top finished with a bright-red shiny polyurethane lacquer, supported by the three short
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
Aureola CF2 C Red Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
table is supported by four short legs with galvanized gunmetal finish attached to a circular base
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
Aureola D110 CF Coffee Table
H 11.82 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Walnut Accent Table, Designed and Handcrafted by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one Short 20" tripod table. Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

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Ash, Walnut, Hardwood

Round Travertine Small Coffee Table-Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
. This piece of bold elegance and absolute precision of proportions rests on three short cylindrical legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Fabulous Set of Four Coffee/Side Tables-1960s France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
different positions. Super stylish decor items. Short module: H 35 x L 100 x 81 x 81 cm Long module: H 35 x
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Vintage 1960s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

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Short Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of short coffee tables available for sale. Frequently made of stone, crystal and metal, all short coffee tables available were constructed with great care. We have 2 antique and vintage short coffee tables in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Short coffee tables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Short coffee tables made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some short coffee tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller short coffee tables, measuring 17.33 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many short coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Ghidini 1961, Tomek Rygalik and Bari Ziperstein produced popular short coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Short Coffee Tables?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,420, while they’re typically $1,235 on the low end and $10,795 highest priced.

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 Short 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 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 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 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    End tables and coffee tables do not need to match. Nevertheless it can be nice to have a similar color scheme or have one set of end tables match and perhaps have the coffee table match a TV stand.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put on top of a large coffee table really comes down to a matter of preference. Candles, books and decorative bowls are common design choices. You can shop a variety of coffee table goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.