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Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spanish coffee table. Diameter with glass top: 105 cm. Height: 39 cm. Diameter base: 60 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Spanish Coffee Table
Spanish Coffee Table
$2,393
H 15.36 in Dm 41.34 in
18th century Spanish Coffee Table
Located in MILL, NL
Country Spanish coffee table from the 18th century. 1 drawer on long side. In very good condition
Category

Antique 18th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

18th century Spanish Coffee Table
18th century Spanish Coffee Table
$2,333
H 19.69 in W 26.78 in D 68.9 in
Spanish Coffee table 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Robust Spanish coffee table. Large in size. Originally from Spain, 18th century. Probably walnut
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Antique 18th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Coffee table 18th century
Spanish Coffee table 18th century
$2,872
H 20.48 in W 31.89 in D 73.63 in
Rustic Spanish Coffee Table, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish single-board top wooden coffee table from the 19th century. This antique table from Spain
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rustic Spanish Coffee Table, 19th C.
Rustic Spanish Coffee Table, 19th C.
$2,450
H 18.5 in W 44 in D 22.25 in
Antique Spanish Coffee Table with Double Sided Drawers and Lyre Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful detail on this Spanish Coffee Table with double drawers on each side! Super sturdy with
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rustic Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Spanish coffee table is a great choice for a cozy, casual decor. Hand-crafted from
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Rustic Spanish Coffee Table
Antique Rustic Spanish Coffee Table
$980
H 21.5 in W 39 in D 17 in
Spanish Coffee Table with Iron Base Imitating Bamboo and Antique Elm Tabletop
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish coffee table with iron base imitating bamboo and antique elm tabletop.     
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Spanish Coffee Table with Iron Base Imitating Bamboo and Antique Elm
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Spanish coffee table with iron base imitating bamboo and antique elm.  
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Spanish Coffee Table from the 17th Century with Two Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this robust and characterful antique Spanish coffee table from the 17th century with
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Antique 17th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Adrian Pearsall "Strictly Spanish" Coffee Table by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brand of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this "Strictly Spanish" coffee table is simply splendid! Featuring
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Spanish Coffee Table attr. to Jordi Vilanova
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in London, GB
A large coffee table attributed to Jordi Vilanova. Spain, c1960s. Two sides with drawers, two
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Spanish Coffee Table attr. to Jordi Vilanova
Mid-Century Spanish Coffee Table attr. to Jordi Vilanova
$4,448
H 18.12 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Spanish Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Red Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Spanish coffee table pays homage to old-world craftsmanship. Its hand-forged
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique 19th Century Warm Brown Three Drawer Elm Spanish Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful warm brown rustic coffee table or low table originates in Spain and dates circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

1930´s Art Deco Spanish Coffee Table, oak wood, polished with open pore - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Big Art Deco coffee table with two levels, solid oak and oak veneer set up in three parts, French
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wood Table // Spanish Coffee Table // 1950s Kidney Table // 1950s Tripod Table
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s
Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Kidney Shape Coffee Table, 1950s
$3,637 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 19.49 in
19th Century Spanish Carved Chestnut Coffee Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome and full of character, this 19th-century Spanish coffee table is crafted from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

The Gauchos: Their Landscape, Customs, Skills, and Luxuries, by Aldo Sessa
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Argentine multilingual (English, German, Portuguese and Spanish) coffee table
Category

1990s Argentine Books

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Honey Color Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This Spanish coffee table, crafted from solid chestnut wood, is a beautiful example of functional
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Honey Color Chestnut Coffee Table
Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Honey Color Chestnut Coffee Table
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 63 in D 24.41 in
Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific Table Basse - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
Spanish Table Basse - Coffee Table
$4,500
H 18 in W 67.25 in D 23 in
Spanish Primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse from the Catalan region of Spain. Nicely
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse
Spanish Primitive Coffee Table - Table Basse
$5,600
H 19.5 in W 82.5 in D 24.38 in
1980s Spanish Brass Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish Brass Coffee Table
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Spanish Brass Coffee Table
1980s Spanish Brass Coffee Table
$1,077
H 15.75 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in
Spanish Walnut Coffee Table - 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Spanish Renaissance walnut coffee table. Unusual coffee table with a beautiful 17th century
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Walnut Coffee Table - 17th Century
Spanish Walnut Coffee Table - 17th Century
$3,051
H 17.33 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in
Spanish Designed Italian Travertine Coffee Table, Spain, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Spanish designed oval shaped Italian travertine coffee table. Unusual curved and
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs and iron stretcher
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs
Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs
$2,450
H 17.52 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique spanish rustic raised-panel window as coffee table, Spain, 1930s. A 19th century solid
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table, 1940s
Spanish Rustic Coffee Table / Side Table, 1940s
$3,231
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in
19th century style Spanish walnut coffee table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century style Spanish walnut coffee table with a moulded rectangular plank top raised on heavy
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Early 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th century style Spanish walnut coffee table
19th century style Spanish walnut coffee table
$2,299
H 18 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Marble Coffee Table - Stripe Coffee Table - Spanish Marble
Located in CASUARINA, AU
The Hensen Coffee Table is a sculptural masterpiece, handcrafted from Medium Emperador and Dark
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Marble

Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1970s Spanish bamboo coffee tables.
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
Pair of 1970s Spanish Bamboo Coffee Tables
$4,188
H 11.82 in W 46.86 in D 24.81 in
Spanish Primitive Rustic Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful primive Spanish pine wood low table. This table is rustically elegant; it shows beautiful
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Primitive Rustic Coffee Table or Side Table
Spanish Primitive Rustic Coffee Table or Side Table
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
1980s Spanish Round Woven Wicker Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Spanish round woven wicker coffee table.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom coffee table with a 19th century Spanish carved-wood trough top. This unique table has
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table
19th Century Spanish Wood Trough Coffee Table
$3,370
H 18.5 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Spanish Burl Wood Slab Rustic Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century Spanish burl wood slab top coffee table. This antique smaller-size table from
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Spanish Burl Wood Slab Rustic Coffee Table
Spanish Burl Wood Slab Rustic Coffee Table
$2,800
H 16 in W 30 in D 27 in
Brutalist Coffee Table from 1960's, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist coffee table from 1960's, Spain. Singular work in forget and patinated metal and black
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Brutalist Coffee Table from 1960's, Spain
Brutalist Coffee Table from 1960's, Spain
$1,436
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Serge Castella Coffee Table, circa 2023, Spain
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Serge Castella Slate Coffee Table, circa 2023, Spain Very decorative piece made with
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2010s Spanish Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Slate

Serge Castella Coffee Table, circa 2023, Spain
Serge Castella Coffee Table, circa 2023, Spain
$6,000
H 15.75 in W 79.53 in D 29.72 in
Spanish iron and ceramic tile coffee table, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage coffee table with a hand made wrought iron table base with rings, and a ceramic tile table
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Spanish iron and ceramic tile coffee table, 1950s
Spanish iron and ceramic tile coffee table, 1950s
$831
H 15.75 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Spanish 18th Century Farmhouse Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This coffee table was converted from an old 18th century chestnut farmhouse prepping table. It
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Circular Black Marble Coffee Table, Spain, 1990s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Circular coffee table. Structure and four legs in black lacquered iron and feet finished in brass
Category

1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Circular Black Marble Coffee Table, Spain, 1990s
Circular Black Marble Coffee Table, Spain, 1990s
$1,723 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 37.8 in
Spanish Antique Round Coffee Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique coffee table from Spain. The details such as the massive legs and the beautiful patina of
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spanish. Height 50 cm, width 45 cm, depth 35 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
Valenti, coffee table, golden brass, circa 1970, Spain.
$4,188
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Spanish 18th Century Farmhouse Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This coffee table was converted from an old 18th century chestnut farmhouse prepping table. It
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish Colonial Coffee Table with Wrought Iron Base
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique Spanish Colonial table featuring a repurposed antique wood door as the tabletop
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Massive Oak Coffee Table Gueridon Side Table, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak guéridon little coffee table or side table. This pesdestal table was made in Spain circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Spanish 18th Century Cheese Making Board, Coffee Table
Located in Round Top, TX
table basse - coffee table. Soundly constructed from 2 very thick planks of naturally washed Meleze
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs and marquetry top
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with lyre Legs and iron stretcher
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish 1980s Rodolfo Dubarry's Signed Octagonal Coffee Table
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish 1980s Rodolfo Dubarry's signed octagonal coffee table Hand crafted with fine brass sheets
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Coffee Table in Pink Arabescato Marble, Spain, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular coffee table in rare pink Arabescato marble of Spanish origin. The surface features
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher. This tables has two working
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned legs and four drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish rectangular coffee table with turned Legs and iron stretcher. This tables has two working
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Emmanuelle Peacock Side Table / Coffee Table in Woven Wicker
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round coffee table handcrafted in wicker and rattan in the manner of the Emmanuelle chair, Spain
Category

20th Century Spanish Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Mid C20th century Spanish wrought iron coffee table
Located in London, GB
A good looking oval in shape coffee table that has a reinforced glass insert to the top which is
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid C20th century Spanish wrought iron coffee table
Mid C20th century Spanish wrought iron coffee table
$2,677
H 18.51 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Coffee Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish hand woven wicker on wood coffee table.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Coffee Table
1950s Spanish Hand Woven Wicker on Wood Coffee Table
$2,752
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Spanish Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Grey Glass Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking 1950s Spanish wrought iron coffee table with smoked grey glass exudes timeless
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Grey Glass Top
Spanish Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Grey Glass Top
$1,984 Sale Price
47% Off
H 19 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
Philippe Starck "Pepper Young" Coffee Table for Disform, 1983, Spain
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare coffee table model 'Pepper Young' designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Disform. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th-Century Rustic Spanish Warm Brown Chestnut Coffee Table
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful warm brown color rustic coffee table or low table originates in Spain and dates
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Unique Spanish 18th C. Carved Door Coffee Table on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a custom coffee table made from an 18th century Spanish door. This rustic coffee table has
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Key Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Collectible Furniture Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Key Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table Bespoke Collectible Furniture Spain Key Coffee Table
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sandstone

Philippe Starck "Pepper Young" Coffee Table for Disform, 1983, Spain
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in Hitchin, England
Rare and with a great look, "Pepper Young" coffee table by Philippe Starck. Manufactured in the
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Spanish Two Tier Square Brass and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Spanish two tier brass and bronze coffee table.
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Spanish Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for. A Spanish coffee table — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are 434 variations of the antique or vintage Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, while we also have 131 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Spanish coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish coffee table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adolfo Abejon, Sarreid Ltd. and Italo Valenti each produced at least one beautiful Spanish coffee table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Spanish Coffee Table?

Prices for a Spanish coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $59 and can go as high as $107,929, while the average can fetch as much as $2,965.

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 Spanish 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 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 ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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.