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Primitive Slatted Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1890
Primitive Slatted Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1890

Primitive Slatted Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive slatted coffee table, Italy, circa 1890. Substantial construction and in an amazing

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Mel Smilow Slatted Coffee Table
Mel Smilow Slatted Coffee Table

Mel Smilow Slatted Coffee Table

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic walnut slatted coffee table designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thiele. Exceptionally crafted

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Modern Slat Coffee Table, circa 1960s
Vintage Japanese Modern Slat Coffee Table, circa 1960s

Vintage Japanese Modern Slat Coffee Table, circa 1960s

By AFM

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning Mid-Century Modernist slat coffee table manufactured by AFM circa 1960s, Japan. Clean

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Martin Vissser Inspired Ebony Stained Slatted Coffee Table or Bench
Mid-Century Martin Vissser Inspired Ebony Stained Slatted Coffee Table or Bench

Mid-Century Martin Vissser Inspired Ebony Stained Slatted Coffee Table or Bench

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Mid-Century black stained pine slat coffee table or bench with lower shelf. This piece

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Mid century modern slatted coffee table with extending ends, circa 1960s
Mid century modern slatted coffee table with extending ends, circa 1960s

Mid century modern slatted coffee table with extending ends, circa 1960s

Located in Houston, TX

Mid century modern slatted coffee table with extending ends, circa 1960s. The table expands from 54

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

Materials

Teak

1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table
1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table

1970s Teak Slat Coffee Table

Located in Victoria, BC

Introducing this 1970s teak slat coffee table, crafted from solid Afrormosia wood. Its sleek design

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

1960s American Desiger Hugh Acton Slat Coffee Table / Bench in Walnut / Chrome
1960s American Desiger Hugh Acton Slat Coffee Table / Bench in Walnut / Chrome

1960s American Desiger Hugh Acton Slat Coffee Table / Bench in Walnut / Chrome

By Hugh Acton

Located in Oakland, CA

Slat coffee table / bench by Hugh Acton (1925-2018) constructed of walnut with polished cast chrome

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

English Slatted Coffee Table
English Slatted Coffee Table

English Slatted Coffee Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th C pine and oak English slatted low table. This would look amazing with a glass top. 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Wood Slat Coffee Table
Wood Slat Coffee Table

Wood Slat Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This George Nelson style coffee table/bench is sturdily constructed, and a great fit for any home

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Slatted Coffee Table from Les Arcs
Slatted Coffee Table from Les Arcs

Slatted Coffee Table from Les Arcs

Located in Culver City, CA

Pine coffee table with slatted top connected to simple legs with dovetail joints.    

Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slatted Coffee Table
Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slatted Coffee Table

Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slatted Coffee Table

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original, Ate van Apeldoorn-designed, Mid-Century square pine coffee table or small bench with

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Architectural Slat Coffee Table or Bench
Midcentury Architectural Slat Coffee Table or Bench

Midcentury Architectural Slat Coffee Table or Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

forming a coffee table or bench. It's a solid piece with no movement or wobble in the form. Crudely

Category

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

Materials

Plywood

Slatted Coffee Table / Bench
Slatted Coffee Table / Bench

Slatted Coffee Table / Bench

Located in Culver City, CA

walnut, wood legs, clean lines

Category

20th Century French Benches

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Coastal Serena and Lily Slat Coffee Table
Vintage Coastal Serena and Lily Slat Coffee Table

Vintage Coastal Serena and Lily Slat Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic vintage outdoor coffee table. Beautiful pale grey wood slat design. Simple two tier

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson  for Herman Miller Slat Coffee Table
George Nelson  for Herman Miller Slat Coffee Table

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slat Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Redding, CT

Iconic Mid Century Style. Ideal as a coffee table in front of a long Mid Century Sofa. Too long a

Category

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

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century Modern Slat Coffee Table or Bench
American Mid-Century Modern Slat Coffee Table or Bench

American Mid-Century Modern Slat Coffee Table or Bench

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice and unique solid wood slat bench coffee table with iron legs, with brass accents, freshly

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench End Table in the style of Adrian Pearsall
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench End Table in the style of Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench End Table in the style of Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, and tall tapered legs. Matching slat coffee table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Original Trio Mel Smilow Slat Stacking Tables, 1950's
Original Trio Mel Smilow Slat Stacking Tables, 1950's

Original Trio Mel Smilow Slat Stacking Tables, 1950's

By Mel Smilow

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Set of 3 Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle original slatted coffee table, nesting tables, occasional

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

Materials

Walnut

Slatted Mid-Century Teak Danish Coffee Table or Bench
Slatted Mid-Century Teak Danish Coffee Table or Bench

Slatted Mid-Century Teak Danish Coffee Table or Bench

Located in London, GB

An elegant slatted coffee table of simple form and construction. Denmark, c1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Slatted Coffee Table Bench for DIA circa 1970s
Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Slatted Coffee Table Bench for DIA circa 1970s

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome Slatted Coffee Table Bench for DIA circa 1970s

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Portland, OR

of America). Can be used as a coffee table, bench in an entry way, or would sit beautifully at the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Slatted Wooden Coffee Table
Vintage Slatted Wooden Coffee Table

Vintage Slatted Wooden Coffee Table

Located in London, Lambeth

Amazing constructed. Coffee table with angled legs giving a different view depending of the looking

Category

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

Materials

Maple

Mel Smilow Slat Walnut Coffee Table
Mel Smilow Slat Walnut Coffee Table

Mel Smilow Slat Walnut Coffee Table

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Light and airy design with its long, tapered legs, slender solid walnut slats, and cantilevered

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Slatted Modern Coffee Table, America, circa 1960
Slatted Modern Coffee Table, America, circa 1960

Slatted Modern Coffee Table, America, circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

Slatted modern coffee table America, circa 1960 Hardwood coffee table with brass feet

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf
Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf

Grete Jalk Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf

By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grete Jalk designed this surfboard style coffee table with slatted shelf for Glostrup Mobelfabrik

Category

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

Materials

Teak

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table
20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table

20th Century French Walnut Slat Top Coffee Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very decorative and sturdy mid 20th century french walnut slat rectangular top coffee table

Category

20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table. Featuring a straight line

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Low Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Low Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Low Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sleek Mid-Century Modern low slat bench coffee table featuring a delicate slat wood top with an

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Round brutalist slatted Oak coffee table, Belgium 1970s
Round brutalist slatted Oak coffee table, Belgium 1970s

Round brutalist slatted Oak coffee table, Belgium 1970s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Solid Oak wooden coffee table, Belgium 1970s. Brutalist table with nice raw details such as the

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Round Brutalist Slatted Oak Coffee Table, Belgium 1970s
Round Brutalist Slatted Oak Coffee Table, Belgium 1970s

Round Brutalist Slatted Oak Coffee Table, Belgium 1970s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Solid Oak wooden coffee table, Belgium 1970s. Brutalist table with nice raw details such as the

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a midcentury slat bench coffee table. This table is made of walnut. It is

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a midcentury coffee table. Features a slat bench top on pencil legs, made

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It has a nice look and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. This table is in excellent

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a midcentury coffee table. Features a slat bench top on pencil legs, made

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a midcentury slat bench coffee table. It has been 'ebonized' (painted black

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern slat bench coffee table. It has a nice look with

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table with brass dowels. It has a nice

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It has a nice look and simple lines

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table
Mid Century Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table

Mid Century Slatted Wooden Bench or Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A long bench or coffee table. Slatted wood over metal legs. Holland, c. 1960s. Painted

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Coffee Table with Elegant Slat Shelf
Danish Modern Coffee Table with Elegant Slat Shelf

Danish Modern Coffee Table with Elegant Slat Shelf

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This compact Danish modern coffee table is has a simple yet refined design that catches the eye at

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Has been refinished and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Slat Walnut Coffee Table
Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Slat Walnut Coffee Table

Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Slat Walnut Coffee Table

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, slat walnut coffee table bench with elegant dovetail details and tapered legs

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Low Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Low Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Low Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It has a nice

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare Fine Danish Teak Slat Top Cocktail Coffee Table
Rare Fine Danish Teak Slat Top Cocktail Coffee Table

Rare Fine Danish Teak Slat Top Cocktail Coffee Table

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD MAY 2013 Superior cabinetry is evident in this Danish solid teak slatted top cocktail coffee

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Midcentury Danish Modern Ebonized Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a midcentury slat bench coffee table. It is made of walnut and has been

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table
Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Slat Bench Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench coffee table. It is in excellent condition

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slat Shelf Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slat Shelf Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Slat Shelf Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern teakwood two-tier coffee table. Just imported from Denmark! Gorgeous

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Expanding Slat Table
Expanding Slat Table

Expanding Slat Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nelson style slat table/bench which expands to 96" long. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table with Mahogany Top
Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table with Mahogany Top

Restored Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table with Mahogany Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage 1940s rattan coffee/corner table with wonderful stacked base, stylized cut-out slat sides

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

1950s Coffee Table, Blackened Steel, Brass, Wenge Slats, Glass, Italy
1950s Coffee Table, Blackened Steel, Brass, Wenge Slats, Glass, Italy

1950s Coffee Table, Blackened Steel, Brass, Wenge Slats, Glass, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Coffee table, blackened steel, polished brass, solid wenge slats, thick glass on top. High quality

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Expanding Danish Mid Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Expanding Danish Mid Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Expanding Danish Mid Century Modern Slat Bench or Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice expanding mid century modern slat bench. That could be used as a coffee table

Category

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

Slatted Pine Coffee Table or Bench, Ilmari Tapiovaara Style, 1970s
Slatted Pine Coffee Table or Bench, Ilmari Tapiovaara Style, 1970s

Slatted Pine Coffee Table or Bench, Ilmari Tapiovaara Style, 1970s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimalist Mid-Century pine coffee table or bench designed in the style of Finnish designer Ilmari

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Vintage George Nelson Slat Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson Slat Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller

Vintage George Nelson Slat Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A vintage satin black slatted wood bench / coffee table designed by George Nelson this iconic piece

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll
Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll

Rare T Angle Slat Wood Coffee Table by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A rare dark slat redwood square coffee table having a black metal base that's been angle formed as

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Flared Edge Cherry Slat Wood Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Flared Edge Cherry Slat Wood Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Flared Edge Cherry Slat Wood Coffee Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern style coffee table made of solid cherry slats with "flared" edges

Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Solid Mahogany Large Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Midcentury Solid Mahogany Large Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Midcentury Solid Mahogany Large Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

storage or shipping. Nice angle edge end cut; can be used for seating or as coffee table. Freshly

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.