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Pacific Green Large Scale Slatted Palmwood "Hawaiian" Coffee Table, 2000s
Pacific Green Large Scale Slatted Palmwood "Hawaiian" Coffee Table, 2000s

Pacific Green Large Scale Slatted Palmwood "Hawaiian" Coffee Table, 2000s

By Pacific Green

Located in Coronado, CA

A stunning and large scale "Hawaiian" coffee table designed by the Australian firm Pacific Green

Category

Early 2000s Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

English Slatted Low Table
English Slatted Low Table

English Slatted Low Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century original painted English slatted low table, 1860. Ref: H Dimensions: 83

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wide Slat Mahogany Coffee Table By Mel Smilow
Mid-Century Modern Wide Slat Mahogany Coffee Table By Mel Smilow

Mid-Century Modern Wide Slat Mahogany Coffee Table By Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, low, slat mahogany coffee table by American designer Mel Smilow features the

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Slat Walnut Coffee Table Bench by Mel Smilow
Mid-Century Modern Slat Walnut Coffee Table Bench by Mel Smilow

Mid-Century Modern Slat Walnut Coffee Table Bench by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, slatted walnut bench or coffee table with elegant dovetail details and tapered

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Solid Wood Small Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Solid Wood Small Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Mid-Century Solid Wood Small Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

cut; can be used for seating or as small coffee table.

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

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Solid Wood & Marble Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table
Mid-Century Solid Wood & Marble Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

Mid-Century Solid Wood & Marble Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

and sturdy with angle legs and solid marble insert. can be used for seating or as small coffee table

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

Materials

Marble

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Black Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Black Slatted Bench or Coffee Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Black Slatted Bench or Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Black Slatted Bench or Coffee Table With over 15 years of

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

Materials

Wood

Restored Mahogany Top Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top
Restored Mahogany Top Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top

Restored Mahogany Top Stacked Slat Rattan Coffee Table w/ Glass Top

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

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

Materials

Rattan

Aat Van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wood Bench or Coffee Table, 1960
Aat Van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wood Bench or Coffee Table, 1960

Aat Van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wood Bench or Coffee Table, 1960

By Houtwerk Hattem

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous long and low and stealth. Amazing solid pine coffee table or wide bench with dovetail

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

Materials

Pine

Unusual 'V' Shape Slat Table
Unusual 'V' Shape Slat Table

Unusual 'V' Shape Slat Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern 'v' shape coffee table. Slat sides and solid middle. Used as coffee table or

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Magazine Shelf
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Magazine Shelf

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Magazine Shelf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...

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

Materials

Teak

Industrial Wood Slatted Palette Table
Industrial Wood Slatted Palette Table

Industrial Wood Slatted Palette Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Industrial wood slatted palette, from a English work factory

Category

Vintage 1930s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Slatted Woven Steel X Base Glass Coffee Table
Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Slatted Woven Steel X Base Glass Coffee Table

Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Slatted Woven Steel X Base Glass Coffee Table

Located in West Chester, PA

Bespoke sculptural coffee table featuring a heavy one piece woven slatted steel frame with welded

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Large Danish Modern Slat Style Teak Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, circa 1960
Large Danish Modern Slat Style Teak Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, circa 1960

Large Danish Modern Slat Style Teak Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful teak coffee table. The table has splayed legs and a great slat top. The table

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Slatted Bench or Coffee Table by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle, 1960s
Teak Slatted Bench or Coffee Table by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle, 1960s

Teak Slatted Bench or Coffee Table by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle, 1960s

By Yngvar Sandström, Seffle Möbelfabrik

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

A beautiful slatted bench or coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandström for AB Sëffle Möbelfabrik

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

Materials

Teak

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mahogany Slat Bench Coffee Table with New Cushion
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mahogany Slat Bench Coffee Table with New Cushion

John Keal for Brown Saltman Mahogany Slat Bench Coffee Table with New Cushion

By Brown Saltman, John Keal

Located in Chattanooga, TN

We purchased this John Keal slatted bench coffee table (circa 1952) from the original estate. The

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

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Coffee Table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Freehold, NJ

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

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf by Grete Jalk
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf by Grete Jalk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Shelf by Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Solid teak coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik. Professional, skilled

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

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Slatted Wooden Side Tables '7'
Brutalist Slatted Wooden Side Tables '7'

Brutalist Slatted Wooden Side Tables '7'

Located in London, GB

A set of up to seven wooden side tables. Belgium, c1970s. Wooden slats in triangular form

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

Materials

Wood

Attractive Curved Edge Table w/ Slat Shelf
Attractive Curved Edge Table w/ Slat Shelf

Attractive Curved Edge Table w/ Slat Shelf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern designed walnut coffee table with striking flared edges, tapered legs and a slat

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

Pearsall Style Wood Slat & Marble Cocktail Table
Pearsall Style Wood Slat & Marble Cocktail Table

Pearsall Style Wood Slat & Marble Cocktail Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful mid-century cocktail table features sturdy slat construction and truly unique marble

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

Materials

Marble

Slat Table by Dutch Architect, Holland, 1950
Slat Table by Dutch Architect, Holland, 1950

Slat Table by Dutch Architect, Holland, 1950

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice slat sofa table made and designed by Dutch unknown architect, Holland, 1950. This table

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Slat Bench
Midcentury Slat Bench

Midcentury Slat Bench

By Herman Miller, Knoll, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful slat bench or coffee table wood top on black Lacquer base. Superior construction and very

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Slatted Table after George Nelson
Mid-Century Slatted Table after George Nelson

Mid-Century Slatted Table after George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This George Nelson-inspired birch table was custom-made and significantly longer than the largest

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha
Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha

Mid Century Modern Slatted Bench, Table, , Cristian Wicha

By Cristian Wicha 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist Slat Bench,,Coffee Table,, Designed by Cristian Wicha,,BDI,,Original black

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table, C1955
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table, C1955

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table, C1955

By George Nelson

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Slatted walnut cocktail table in the style of George Nelson. Unsigned and in excellent vintage

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Midcentury Slat Bench
Vintage Midcentury Slat Bench

Vintage Midcentury Slat Bench

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

could used as a coffee table or display table.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Walnut Slat Bench
Midcentury Walnut Slat Bench

Midcentury Walnut Slat Bench

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

Nice midcentury walnut slat bench. In good vintage condition and can be used either as a coffee

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Slat Benches
George Nelson Slat Benches

George Nelson Slat Benches

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Slat Benches; Showing all three Sizes.

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

Vintage Nelson Slat Bench
Vintage Nelson Slat Bench

Vintage Nelson Slat Bench

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , a vintage Platform or Slat bench with primavera top over ebonized

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH
GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller original 1950's slat or platform bench , blonde top over black legs .

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH
GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , u.s.a. , 1950's ebonized slat bench , classic 50's look .

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH
GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

GEORGE NELSON SLAT BENCH

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller an early example of the iconic slat bench , primavera top over

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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Restored Rattan "Harp" Designed Side Table with Slat Underside
Restored Rattan "Harp" Designed Side Table with Slat Underside

Restored Rattan "Harp" Designed Side Table with Slat Underside

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This minimal yet elegant coffee table features two "Harp" shaped rattan sides suspended by

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan

Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expandable Slat Bench or Table
Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expandable Slat Bench or Table

Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expandable Slat Bench or Table

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut expandable slat bench or table, retains original warm walnut

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Coffee Table
Chinese Coffee Table

Chinese Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Coffe Table with Slat Top

Category

Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Elm

GEORGE NELSON VINTAGE SLAT BENCH
GEORGE NELSON VINTAGE SLAT BENCH

GEORGE NELSON VINTAGE SLAT BENCH

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , all original slat or platform bench with blonde wood top over

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

George Nelson ; Vintage Slat Bench
George Nelson ; Vintage Slat Bench

George Nelson ; Vintage Slat Bench

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , all original slat or platform bench with blonde wood top over

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

GEORGE NELSON RARE  SLAT BENCH
GEORGE NELSON RARE  SLAT BENCH

GEORGE NELSON RARE SLAT BENCH

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller a rare slat or platform bench with metal legs , produced in this

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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Classic Mid-Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench/ Table, Made in Italy
Classic Mid-Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench/ Table, Made in Italy

Classic Mid-Century Modern Expandable Slat Bench/ Table, Made in Italy

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern expandable slat bench/ table, made in Italy. Ingenious design, bench 52

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

Materials

Brass

Long Slat Bench by Hugh Acton
Long Slat Bench by Hugh Acton

Long Slat Bench by Hugh Acton

By Hugh Acton

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Long walnut and brass slat bench or coffee table by Hugh Acton.

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

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Era Expanding Slat Bench
George Nelson Era Expanding Slat Bench

George Nelson Era Expanding Slat Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern ebony bench/coffee table with moving slats and cone legs. Works well as a living

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

1960s Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
1960s Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

1960s Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

Located in New Windsor, NY

Yugoslavian 1960s beechwood table/slat bench. Features removable legs and shaped angled apron. Good

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930
Modernist Coffee Table, 1930

Modernist Coffee Table, 1930

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Modernist coffee table, 1930. Slatted plywood with rosewood veneer. In the spirit of Maija

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Beech Slat Bench With Walnut Stretcher
Beech Slat Bench With Walnut Stretcher

Beech Slat Bench With Walnut Stretcher

Located in Oakland, CA

Beech wood slat bench with walnut dowel stretcher on black painted steel legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Russell Woodard Coffee Table
Russell Woodard Coffee Table

Russell Woodard Coffee Table

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Polished aluminum slat tulip coffee table by Russell Woodard circa early 1960's. This piece is one

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Extension Slat Wood Bench
Mid-Century Modern Extension Slat Wood Bench

Mid-Century Modern Extension Slat Wood Bench

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage minimalist slat wood coffee table bench, circa 1960's. This versatile piece is a mid

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Square Slat Wood Cocktail Table with X-Base after Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Square Slat Wood Cocktail Table with X-Base after Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Square Slat Wood Cocktail Table with X-Base after Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super unique low profile coffee table in the style of George Nelson. It features a slatted walnut

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Elegant Low Table in Polished Wood with Ground Glass Top and Slatted Shelf
Elegant Low Table in Polished Wood with Ground Glass Top and Slatted Shelf

Elegant Low Table in Polished Wood with Ground Glass Top and Slatted Shelf

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant low table in polished wood with ground glass top and slatted shelf. Italian manufacture

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Classic George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench
Classic George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench

Classic George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Classic George Nelson Herman Miller four foot long slat bench with a beautiful patina for that

Category

Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Small Mid-Century Coffee Table
Small Mid-Century Coffee Table

Small Mid-Century Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Small Mid-Century, George Nelson style coffee table with slatted top and bent wood legs.

Category

20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Bench/ Coffee Table
Mid Century Bench/ Coffee Table

Mid Century Bench/ Coffee Table

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A redwood Mid Century bench or coffee table with slat top,six stainless steel legs with black wood

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Round Mid-Century Coffee Table
Round Mid-Century Coffee Table

Round Mid-Century Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century coffee table with slatted shelf underneath the tabletop. Four tapered legs with

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Brass Slat Bench by Hugh Acton
Walnut and Brass Slat Bench by Hugh Acton

Walnut and Brass Slat Bench by Hugh Acton

By Hugh Acton

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walnut and brass slat bench or coffee table by Hugh Acton.

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

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 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.