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Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll
Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s
Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s

Maison Regain Elm Coffee Table, France 1960s

By Maison Regain

Located in New York, NY

Solid Elm Stacked Slats Geometric coffee table with great patina.

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall
Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Styled After Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern slat bench coffee table features hardwood construction, original walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Wengé Slatted Bench by Walter Antonis, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Walter Antonis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Meranti Wood, Italy, 1950s Design
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Meranti Wood, Italy, 1950s Design

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Meranti Wood, Italy, 1950s Design

Located in Hellouw, NL

resembles the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi due to way the slats are placed and it’s proportion. The

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Rare Protype Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rare Protype Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rare Protype Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

typical of the Nelson slat bench coffee table. This table was not produced in large numbers for retail

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa
Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa

Paul Kingma Style Brutalist Coffee Table Slate Craft South Africa

By Slate Craft Ltd.

Located in Baltimore, MD

base also accented with multicolored slat tiles. This beautiful coffee table will certainly make a

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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Greta Jalk for Glostrup Teak Side and Coffee Table Set with Curved Edges
Greta Jalk for Glostrup Teak Side and Coffee Table Set with Curved Edges

Greta Jalk for Glostrup Teak Side and Coffee Table Set with Curved Edges

By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features Danish teak wood with carved edges that add a ton of character. On the coffee table, a slatted

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Slat Bench / Coffee Table
Vintage Slat Bench / Coffee Table

Vintage Slat Bench / Coffee Table

Located in Raleigh, NC

tapered legs with brass capped feet. This item would be perfect as a coffee table, entryway bench, or

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style
Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style

Mid-Century Slat Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style

By George Nelson

Located in Baltimore, MD

Amazing Mid-Century Modern George Nelson style slat bench coffee table. Classic slat wood coffee

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat 60" Bench/Coffee Table B
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat 60" Bench/Coffee Table B

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat 60" Bench/Coffee Table B

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench/Coffee Table B Offered is a vintage mid-century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table after Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table after Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century Slat Bench or Coffee Table after Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Trenton, NJ

coffee table, a hallway seat, or a low console for art books and objets, it remains a refined anchor for

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Solid Pine Slatted bench or coffee table
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Solid Pine Slatted bench or coffee table

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Solid Pine Slatted bench or coffee table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian Danish Modern Solid Pine Slatted bench or coffee table. Nice solid Pine Bench great

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

DIA Slat Chrome Bench Coffee table style of Milo Baughman
DIA Slat Chrome Bench Coffee table style of Milo Baughman

DIA Slat Chrome Bench Coffee table style of Milo Baughman

By Design Institute America

Located in Pasadena, TX

Design Institute of America Chrome Slat Bench Designed in the 1970s, this slatted chrome bench is

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Maruni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

also as a coffee table, cocktail table, low console, TV bench, or end-of-bed table. The open slatted

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal
Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal

Vintage Expandable Solid Walnut Slatted Bench, Coffee Table by John Keal

By John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid Century Large Expandable Solid Walnut Wood Slatted Bench, Coffee Table, featuring a Slat Top

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Mid-20th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mel Smilow Walnut Slat Bench or Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Refinished
Mel Smilow Walnut Slat Bench or Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Refinished

Mel Smilow Walnut Slat Bench or Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Refinished

By Mel Smilow

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined walnut slat bench or coffee table, designed by Mel Smilow, circa 1950s. This bench is

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

MCM Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
MCM Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

MCM Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

A true one-of-a-kind design! MCM platform slat bench or coffee table by George Nelson for Herman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench
Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench

Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench

By Established Lines

Located in Rockaway, NJ

; thick slat wood bench or coffee table on stainless steel base. The bench is heavy and very solid

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Mid-Century Slat Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Wonderful mid-century slat bench or coffee table by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1950s. Stained ash

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Made in Yugoslavia, George Nelson Style
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Made in Yugoslavia, George Nelson Style

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Made in Yugoslavia, George Nelson Style

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Elevate your space with this iconic Mid Century Modern slat bench/coffee table. Stamped "Made in

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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools
Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools

Arthur Umanoff Birch and Iron Bench/Coffee Table with Rush Nesting Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arthur Umanoff slatted birch bench/coffee table with iron legs concealing three nesting stools with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Slat Coffee Table in Walnut
Slat Coffee Table in Walnut

Slat Coffee Table in Walnut

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Mid-Century Modern slat coffee table in walnut. Original very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Teak Slatted Coffee Table by Myer, 1960s
Midcentury Teak Slatted Coffee Table by Myer, 1960s

Midcentury Teak Slatted Coffee Table by Myer, 1960s

By Myers

Located in Chesham, GB

This vintage Danish style slatted coffee table was designed and manufactured by Myer in the UK. The

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mahogany slatted coffee table
Mahogany slatted coffee table

Mahogany slatted coffee table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Slatted mahogany coffee table. Extends from 56" to 97". American

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Belgian Alfred Hendrickx Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s
Midcentury Belgian Alfred Hendrickx Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s

Midcentury Belgian Alfred Hendrickx Slatted Coffee Table, 1950s

By Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Midcentury Belgian coffee table or bed end – black painted Megs matched with pine wood slats. Very

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench
Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench

Redwood Mid Century Modern Wood Slat Coffee Table / Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

well. There is no other wood slat bench or coffee table out there that can function as well as this one

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Handsome Mid-Century George Nelson Style Slat Coffee Table
Handsome Mid-Century George Nelson Style Slat Coffee Table

Handsome Mid-Century George Nelson Style Slat Coffee Table

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great functional design slatted wood coffee table with brass capped tapered legs, perfect for a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK
MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK

MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK

Unavailable|$4,000 / item

MŪ181 Daybed in Oak by MŪVEK

By MŪVEK

Located in Cape Town, Western Cape

MŪ181 can be used as a large slatted coffee table.

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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table
Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

Unavailable|$2,145 / item

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee or Side Table

By Mel Smilow

Located in Westfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern slat coffee or side table by Mel Smilow. Listing is for each table, two

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Studio Crafted Slat Top Coffee Table, USA
Studio Crafted Slat Top Coffee Table, USA

Studio Crafted Slat Top Coffee Table, USA

Located in Maastricht, NL

A trapezium shaped, studio crafted oak coffee table. The table stands on four thick, round legs and

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Ebony Slat Bench or Coffee Table
George Nelson Ebony Slat Bench or Coffee Table

George Nelson Ebony Slat Bench or Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Allentown, PA

Very early version of the iconic bench coffee table by one of the foremost designers of the era

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Slat Tables
Mid-Century Slat Tables

Mid-Century Slat Tables

Unavailable|$2,600 / set

Mid-Century Slat Tables

Located in Baltimore, MD

Trio Mid-Century slatted and tables and coffee table in very sharp espresso ash. Nice angular form

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ash

Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench  Long Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench  Long Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench Long Coffee Table

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Handmade Mid Century Modern OAK SLAT BENCH / COFFEE TABLE. Crafted from high-quality oak, the bench

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Screen Printed Slats
Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Screen Printed Slats

Limited Edition Angle Steel Coffee Table with Dylan Egon Screen Printed Slats

By Dylan Egon

Located in New York, NY

Regeneration angle steel coffee table with acrylic screen printed wooden slats by pop artist, Dylan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Steel

Vintage Slat Table with Iron Legs
Vintage Slat Table with Iron Legs

Vintage Slat Table with Iron Legs

By Mel Smilow, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

. The table features stained Oak slats perched upon a pair of iron legs. Each leg is connected by a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Slat Table Mosaic Inlay, George Nelson Style
Mid-Century Slat Table Mosaic Inlay, George Nelson Style

Mid-Century Slat Table Mosaic Inlay, George Nelson Style

By George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

This unique Mid-Century walnut slat table and handmade mosaic inlay in aqua, gold and blue tones in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Ceramic

California Modern Iron, Slat Wood and Black Glass Cocktail Table, 1960s
California Modern Iron, Slat Wood and Black Glass Cocktail Table, 1960s

California Modern Iron, Slat Wood and Black Glass Cocktail Table, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wrought iron frame with wood slat and black glass. Perfect example of California Modern Design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1960s Coffee Table / Bench
1960s Coffee Table / Bench

1960s Coffee Table / Bench

Unavailable|$1,400

1960s Coffee Table / Bench

Located in Tarrytown, NY

/ coffee table from the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench by Walter Antonis for Spectrum, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench by Walter Antonis for Spectrum, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench by Walter Antonis for Spectrum, 1970s

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis

Located in Enschede, NL

Lath-work table or slat bench from the ‘Passe-Par-Tout’ series designed by Walter Antonis for

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Triple Slat Bench by Vintage on Point, White Oak, Made to Order
Triple Slat Bench by Vintage on Point, White Oak, Made to Order

Triple Slat Bench by Vintage on Point, White Oak, Made to Order

Located in Los Angeles, CA

large slat bench works well as either a coffee table our provide a larger sturdier seating area than a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Unique Artist Made Biomorphic Sea Creature Resin Top Coffee Table
Unique Artist Made Biomorphic Sea Creature Resin Top Coffee Table

Unique Artist Made Biomorphic Sea Creature Resin Top Coffee Table

Located in Allentown, PA

Biomorphic Resin top on Blonde Wood Slatted Base Coffee Table. Designed Circa 1990's By Joe Twombly.

Category

1990s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Resin

DOCIA Coffee Table / Side Table, Oak, Slatted
DOCIA Coffee Table / Side Table, Oak, Slatted

DOCIA Coffee Table / Side Table, Oak, Slatted

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

-The DOCIA Coffee Table / Side Table is comprised of an oval tabletop and slatted legs, both

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

DOCIA Side Coffee Table, Solid Oak,  Slats
DOCIA Side Coffee Table, Solid Oak,  Slats

DOCIA Side Coffee Table, Solid Oak, Slats

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

-DOCIA Side/ Coffee Table is produced from solid oak wood with handcraftsmanship, consisting of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Tables

Materials

Oak

Grete Jalk Table
Grete Jalk Table

Grete Jalk Table

Unavailable|$2,400

Grete Jalk Table

By Grete Jalk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Sleek Danish teak Grete Jalk coffee table with slatted lower shelf and raised top edges. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table
DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table

DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table is designed to bring both elegance and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table
The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table is designed to bring both elegance and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Custom Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Custom Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Custom Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Custom bench or coffee table constructed of solid walnut and ash slats with a weld wrought iron

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA
Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA

Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table is designed to bring both elegance and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA
Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA

Solid Wood Round Side/Coffee Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The DOCIA Solid Oak Round Slatted Coffee/Side Table is designed to bring both elegance and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

1960s Mid Century Low Profile Slat Wood Bench
1960s Mid Century Low Profile Slat Wood Bench

1960s Mid Century Low Profile Slat Wood Bench

Located in Boston, MA

Mid Century slat wood bench or coffee table, circa 1960s. Perfect size, long at 5ft, but balanced

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee Table
Mel Smilow Slat Coffee Table

Mel Smilow Slat Coffee Table

By Mel Smilow

Located in Southampton, NJ

Walnut dovetailed slatted coffee table designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thiele. Unusual

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Wood Slat Coffee Table c1960s
Vintage Japanese Wood Slat Coffee Table c1960s

Vintage Japanese Wood Slat Coffee Table c1960s

Located in Oakland, CA

Wonderful vintage modernist wood slat coffee table designed and manufactured in Japan c1960s. Legs

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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Slat Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slat coffee table for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every slat coffee table was constructed with great care. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage slat coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slat coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slat coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one slat coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mel Smilow, George Nelson and Milo Baughman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Slat Coffee Table?

Prices for a slat coffee table start at $275 and top out at $27,905 with the average selling for $1,645.

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 — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Slat Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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
    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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 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 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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
    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 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 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of 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, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment 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.